Lemon Trout


Course : Fish
Serves: 6
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Ingredients:


4 fillets trout fillets -- about 1/2 lb. each

---Steaming liquid:

1 packages Traditional Court Bouillon

2 Quarts water

2 medium celery stalks

1/4 Cup tarragon vinegar

1/2 medium lettuce

2 medium carrots

2 piece bay leaves

2 medium leeks - white part only

1 Teaspoon salt

1 Teaspoon thyme

3 Sprigs parsley

10 Whole peppercorns

1/2 Teaspoon dried dill seed

1 medium lemon thinly sliced with seeds removed

---Lemon Parsley Sauce:

1 Tablespoon cornstarch

3/4 Cup water

1 Tablespoon grated lemon peel

1/2 Teaspoon sugar

1 Teaspoon fresh lemon juice

1/4 Teaspoon salt

1 Tablespoon snipped fresh parsley

1 Tablespoon butter
 

Preparation / Directions:


Place the water, wine and tarragon vinegar in a 5-6 quart pot. Chop lettuce, celery and carrots into 1-2 inch pieces. Add all the ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and allow the mixture to simmer uncovered for 45 minutes. Strain through a cheesecloth and cool. Put 1-2 cups of bouillon in the steamer. (The remainder may be stored in the freezer in useable 1-2 cup portions). Place the four fillets on a rack and steam for 10 minutes. Begin preparation of the sauce. Lemon - Parsley sauce: In a small saucepan, gradually blend cornstarch into water. Stir in lemon peel, lemon juice, sugar and salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened, about 3 minutes. Add parsley and butter, stirring until butter is melted. When the fillets are done - they flake easily when tested with a fork - remove to a serving platter. Pour the sauce generously over the fillets and serve.


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