PANCETTA-WRAPPED TROUT

Pancetta-wrapped trout image

You can prepare this the day before and changing the quantity is simple, making it a perfect dinner party dish

Provided by Barney Desmazery

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 lemon
2 small trout , rainbow or brown, cleaned
1 large bunch thyme
1 garlic clove , chopped
4 slices pancetta , or rashers of smoked streaky bacon
4 tbsp olive oil
100g fine green bean
2 tbsp toasted flaked almond

Steps:

Heat oven 220C/fan 200C/gas 7. Cut half the lemon into 4 thin slices and juice the other half. Score each fish 3 times on one side. Place the fish on a baking tray, scored side up, and season liberally inside and out with salt and pepper. Stuff each fish cavity with thyme, a sprinkling of garlic and a lemon slice. Lay the rest of the thyme on top of the fish and top with a lemon slice. Wrap the pancetta around, holding the lemon and thyme in place. Drizzle with 1 tbsp of olive oil and bake for 20 mins until the pancetta is golden and the fish is cooked.
While the fish is cooking, boil the beans in a pan of salted water for 4-5 mins until just cooked and still vibrant. Drain and toss with the lemon juice, olive oil and almonds. Serve the fish with the beans on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 554 calories, Fat 40 grams fat, SaturatedFat 7 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 4 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 3 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 45 grams protein, Sodium 1 milligram of sodium