SMOKED TROUT WITH CUCUMBER-WATERCRESS CREAM

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Categories     Fish     Appetizer

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 large cucumber, peeled, seeded, chopped (about 1 cup)
1/3 cup (packed) chopped watercress leaves
1/4 cup whipping cream
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1/2 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon grated lime peel
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco)
12 ounces smoked trout fillets
Watercress sprigs

Steps:

  • Place cucumber, chopped watercress, whipping cream and lime juice in blender. Puree until smooth. Transfer to bowl; stir in sour cream, lime peel and 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce. Season with salt, pepper and more hot sauce, if desired. (Can be made 6 hours ahead. Cover; chill.) Divide trout among 6 plates. Spoon cucumber sauce alongside. Garnish with watercress sprigs and serve.

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