SHRIMP STUFFED TROUT.

Shrimp Stuffed Trout. image

Provided by MsPia

Categories Trout

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

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6 whole trout (6 to 10 oz)
1 cup flour
2 eggs, beaten
2 cups breadcrumbs
1/4 cup butter
1 lemon, juice and zest of, grated
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 large onion, chopped
3 cups mushrooms, sliced
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon white pepper
1/4 cup red pepper, diced
1/4 cup green onion, finely chopped
1/2 lb cooked bay shrimp
2 cups dry sherry

Steps:

Start with shrimp stuffing; sauté onions and mushrooms in butter in skillet until lightly browned.
Add salt, white pepper, red peppers, green onions, shrimp and sherry.
Simmer over medium heat until liquid is reduced to glaze, stirring occasionally. Cool.
Meanwhile, dredge each trout in flour, dip in eggs, and then roll in breadcrumbs to coat lightly.
Carefully fill each trout cavity with Shrimp Stuffing.
Secure seams with wood toothpicks.
Melt butter in a large skillet.
Sauté trout in butter, few at a time, until lightly brown on both sides and until stuffing is hot.
Remove trout as done and keep warm.
Add lemon juice and zest to butter remaining in pan and heat few seconds. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Pour over trout.