Smoked Trout with Fusilli Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time15 MinCooking Time30 Min
Ready In45 MinDifficulty LevelMedium
Health IndexAverageServings4
CuisineCourse
MethodMain Ingredient
Interest Group

Ingredients

 Fusilli1 Pound
 Olive oil3 Tablespoon
 Leek2 Tablespoon
 Tomatoes1 2/3 Cup (16 tbs), canned
 Nutmeg - large pinch
 Black pepper1/4 Teaspoon
 Cream3/4 Cup (16 tbs)
 Salt1 To taste
 Brandy1/2 Cup (16 tbs)
 Fillets1/2 Pound, smoked
 Parmesan cheese 3 Tablespoon (Lemon Parmesan Crumbs :)
 Bread crumbs2 Teaspoon (Lemon Parmesan Crumbs :)
 Parsley2 Teaspoon, finely chopped (Lemon Parmesan Crumbs :)
 Rind - of 1 lemon, grated

Directions

MAKING
1) In a pan, cook the fusilli in the boiling salted water, until 3/4 done.
2) In a frying pan, gently saute the leek in the oil for about 3 minutes, until soft.
3) Drain the tomatoes and squeeze to remove excess juice and most of the seeds. break the pulp, then stir into the leeks, cook covered over a low heat for 3 to 4 minutes.
4) Stir in the nutmeg and black pepper to tatse.
5) Stir in the cream, cover and cook gently for another 1 to 2 minutes, then taste and adjust the seasoning.
6) Drain the fusilli , stir into the sauce with the brandy, stir frequently and cook over a high heat, until the sauce is slightly thick.
7) Toss in the trout and stir for about 20 seconds, until heated through.
8) In a bowl, combine all the ingredients for Lemon Parmesan Crumbs together, mix thoroughly.

SERVING
9) Serve the Smoked Trout with Fusilli, immediately on individual serving plates along with the Lemon Parmesan Crumbs.
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