Poached Red Trout On Watercress With Blood Orange Dressing
This elegant dish combines the delicate flavors of poached trout with a bright citrus dressing, making for a refreshing and satisfying meal. Tender trout fillets are gently poached in a flavorful liquid, then paired with a zesty orange and lemon dressing. Topped with vibrant watercress and slices of blood orange, this salad offers a perfect balance of flavors and textures. Enjoy this vibrant and nutritious dish as a light and flavorful main course.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 1 cup water
- 4 lemon slices, plus 1 tsp. fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp. minced fresh tarragon
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 3/4 lb. skinless red trout or other trout fillets
- Juice of 3 blood oranges (about 3/4 cup), plus
- 1 whole blood orange
- 2 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp. minced shallot
- 4 cups watercress sprigs (about 2 bunches),
- tough stems removed
Instructions
- In a fry pan over medium-high heat, combine the wine, water, lemon slices, tarragon and salt. Bring to just below a boil (the water should be barely rippling). Add the trout fillets and poach, keeping the liquid at just below a simmer, until the fillets are just opaque throughout, 3 to 4 minutes. Using a slotted spatula or spoon, transfer the fillets to a plate and set aside.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the orange and lemon juices and bring to a boil. Boil until reduced to about 1/2 cup. Remove from the heat and let cool. Stir in the olive oil and shallot.
- Cut a slice off the top and bottom of the blood orange, then stand it upright. Following the contour of the fruit, slice off the peel and white pith in thick strips. Slice the orange crosswise and remove any seeds. Set aside.
- Put the watercress sprigs in a bowl and pour all but 2 Tbs. of the blood orange dressing over them. Gently mix to coat evenly. Divide the watercress evenly among individual bowls or plates.
- Break each trout fillet into several pieces and arrange the pieces on top of the watercress. Drizzle each with a little of the reserved dressing. Garnish each salad with 1 or 2 slices of blood orange and serve immediately. Serves 4.
Yield
Serves 4.
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