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Nutrition Facts

Calories 800
  Calories from Fat 521 (65%)
(92%)Total Fat 60g
(131%)Saturated Fat 26g
Polyunsaturated Fat 9g
Monounsaturated Fat 20g
(119%)Cholesterol 357mg
(4%)Sodium 103mg
(43%)Potassium 1500mg
Total Carbohydrate 11g
(13%)Dietary Fiber 3g
Sugars 4g
Sugar Alcohols 0g
(113%)Protein 56g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Nutrition facts are calculated by a food expert using nutritional values provided by the USDA for common products used as recipe ingredients. Actual nutritional values may differ depending on the amounts or products used and can be affected by cooking methods.

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Pistachio Crusted Rainbow Trout with Cilantro Citrus Hollandaise

Ingredients

  • 3 cups finely chopped roasted and shelled pistachio nuts

  • 1/2 cup chopped cilantro

  • salt and black pepper, to taste

  • 12 8 ounces rainbow trout fillets

  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice

  • flour, as needed

  • 4 eggs, lightly beaten

  • 3/4 cup clarified butter

  • Cilantro Citrus Hollandaise4 egg yolks

  • 2 Tbs lime juice

  • 2 Tbs orange juice

  • 2 Tbs grapefruit juice

  • 1 1/2 cups clarified butter

  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro

  • salt and pepper to taste

The crunchy fried rainbow trout pairs wonderfully with the vibrant citrus hollandaise sauce.

Directions

  • Stir together pistachio nuts and cilantro; add salt (adjust amount based on salt content of nuts) and pepper. Reserve.
  • Sprinkle 1 fillet with 1 teaspoon lime juice; dredge in flour. Dip in egg; coat with reserved pistachio mixture. Place on a hot lightly oiled griddle or sauté pan flesh-side down; drizzle with 1 tablespoon butter. Sauté until just done, about 2 minutes per side.
  • Split butterfly fillet; overlap on plate. Ladle 1 ounce hollandaise sauce over fillets.
  • Cilantro Citrus HollandaiseWhisk together 4 egg yolks and 2 tablespoons each lime, orange, and grapefruit juice. Whisk over a bain-marie (water bath) until sauce is light and fluffy. Away from heat, slowly whisk 1 1/2 cups clarified butter. Season with 1/4 cup chopped cilantro and salt and pepper to taste; keep warm.

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