Trout With Macadamias, Serrano And Green Beans (Trucha Con Macadamias, Chile Serrano Y Ejotes)

Serves: 2

Cecile Bahringer

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

45

Spice

43

Sweetness

51

Sourness

44

mins

Prep time (avg)

4.5

Difficulty

Ingredients:

3 tbsps

Olive

1.5 tbsps

Salt

1

Water

1.5 cups

Whole Milk

Directions:

1

Turn the oven on to its lowest setting

2

Measure the oil into a very large (12-inch) skillet and set over medium-high heat

3

If the skin of the 2 halves of the trout is still connected, cut them apart, making 2 fillets

4

Sprinkle the fish generously with salt and lay skin side up in the hot oil

5

Cook until golden underneath, 2 to 3 minutes

6

(If they don't fit comfortably in the pan, cook them in 2 batches

7

) Use a spatula to turn the fish and cook for a minute longer, until the flesh separates from the skin (use a corner of your spatula check at 1 edge)

8

With the spatula, transfer a pair of fillets to each of 4 dinner plates, flipping them skin side down

9

Keep warm in the oven

10

Reduce the heat under the skillet to medium

11

Add the garlic and cook a few seconds until fragrant, stirring constantly

12

Pour the broth into the skillet, and add 1/2 teaspoon salt and the green beans

13

Cover the skillet (a cookie sheet works, if you don't have a lid large enough) and cook until the green beans are barely tender, 6 to 7 minutes

14

While the green beans are cooking, cut the chile(s) in half lengthwise and scrape out the seeds

15

Chop finely

16

When the beans are ready, uncover the skillet and add the chile(s)

17

Increase the heat to high and cook for a minute or so to concentrate the broth

18

Then add the macadamias, cilantro, and lime juice and mix well

19

Taste and season with salt, probably another 1/2 teaspoon

20

Spoon a portion over each fillet and dinner's ready

21

Serve with Roasted Poblano Mashed Potatoes, if desired

22

In a large saucepan over high heat, add potatoes, salt, and enough water to cover

23

Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cook, uncovered until soft, about 20 minutes

24

At the same time, in another small saucepan over low heat, add milk, butter, and chiles and heat until butter is melted

25

Keep warm

26

Once the potatoes are tender, drain them and mash with a potato masher

27

Pour the milk mixture into the potatoes and stir to combine

28

Season, to taste, with salt and pepper

29

Serve hot