TROUT WITH PEPPERCORN CRUST, BACON AND RED CABBAGE

Trout with Peppercorn Crust, Bacon and Red Cabbage image

Yield 2 servings; can be doubled

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 8-to-10 ounce trout, boned
1 teaspoon coarsely cracked black peppercorns
3 thick-cut bacon slices, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 cups coarsely shredded red cabbage (about 6 ounces)
2 green onions, thinly sliced
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried
1/3 cup dry white wine

Steps:

Open both trout and arrange, skin side down, on work surface. Sprinkle trout with salt, then peppercorns; press peppercorns to adhere.
Cook bacon in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat until brown and crisp. Using slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towels and drain. Add trout, skin side up, to drippings in skillet. Sauté until brown, about 3 minutes. Using large spatula, turn trout over. Sauté until cooked through, about 4 minutes longer. Transfer trout, skin side down, to plates. Add cabbage, onions and thyme to same skillet. Sauté until cabbage wilts, about 3 minutes. Add wine and bacon and simmer until cabbage is just tender, about 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Spoon cabbage mixture alongside trout and serve.