ORANGE-BRAISED TROUT WITH SAUTEED SPINACH

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Despite the fancy sounding name, this is a very simple dish to prepare. It's easy enough to qualify as after-work friendly and nice enough to serve at a dinner party. Recipe is from the Chicago Tribune Good Eating.

Provided by Hey Jude

Categories     Trout

Time 22m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 whole rainbow trout, dressed,filleted,fins removed
2 green onions, tops trimmed,cut into 1 inch pieces
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons dry vermouth or 2 tablespoons dry white wine
1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 (10 ounce) bag Baby Spinach
1 clove minced shallot
1 clove minced garlic

Steps:

  • Heat oven broiler.
  • Place trout fillets skin side down in a single layer in an ovenproof skillet or pan.
  • Scatter green onions over trout; season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Pour in orange juice and vermouth; sprinkle with dill.
  • Heat over high heat to a boil.
  • Transfer skillet to broiler; cook until fish is opaque and firm to the touch, about 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat; add shallot and garlic.
  • Cook until softened, about 2 minutes.
  • Add spinach, salt and pepper to taste.
  • Toss spinach with tongs until wilted and heated through, about 3 minutes.
  • Remove fish to two serving plates.
  • Taste sauce; reduce briefly over high heat if sauce is watery; adjust seasoning as desired.
  • Drizzle sauce around trout and spinach.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 191, Fat 14.2, SaturatedFat 2, Sodium 117, Carbohydrate 14.1, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 6.2, Protein 5

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