Steelhead trout with pea sauce is a delightful dish that combines the delicate flavor of steelhead trout with the freshness of a vibrant pea sauce. This elegant dish features pan-seared steelhead trout fillets, which are prized for their tender texture and mild, slightly sweet flavor. The pea sauce, made from pureed peas, garlic, and shallots, adds a burst of color and flavor to the dish. The sauce’s bright, sweet pea flavor complements the richness of the trout perfectly, creating a harmonious balance of tastes and textures. Garnished with fresh herbs like parsley or mint, steelhead trout with pea sauce offers a sophisticated and flavorful dining experience that is sure to impress.
Steelhead Trout with Pea Sauce
Ingredients
- 4 5-ounce pieces of steelhead trout, ocean trout, king salmon, black cod, or sea bass
- 3 cups baby new potatoes
- 8 ounces mushrooms (cremini, shiitake or morels)
- 1 shallot diced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter divided
- salt and pepper to taste
Pea Sauce
- 2 cups fresh shucked peas blanched briefly
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp white pepper
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/3 cup fresh tarragon, basil, mint or Italian Parsley
Instructions
- Cook baby potatoes in salted boiling water until tender, about 20-25 minutes. Season with salt, pepper and butter.
- Make Pea Sauce: Blanch fresh peas in salted boiling water, until just cooked, about 2 minutes, or until they float. Rinse with ice cold water to shock them and stop the cooking process ( to help them stay green). Place peas in a blender with the rest of the pea sauce ingredients, and blend until very smooth. Place in a saucepan, and do not heat until right before serving.
- Saute Mushrooms. Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet. Saute mushrooms and shallots over medium heat, until tender, about 5-7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, set aside.
- Sear the fish. Season both sides of fish with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium high heat. Once hot, sear the fish, skin side down, until the skin is golden and crispy, about 3-4 minutes. Turn over and cook for a couple more minutes or place in a warm oven- until just cooked through to medium ( or medium rare).
- Assemble: Heat pea sauce over medium-low heat, do not boil, just gently heat to keep its color vibrant. Divide the warmed pea sauce among plates. Top with potatoes, then fish. To keep the skin crispy, serve with skin side up. Top with the mushrooms.
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