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Ocean trout with grape, almond and orzo salad
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Indulge in pan-fried trout paired with flavorful orzo salad for a satisfying lunch.
Ingredients:
  • 250g pearl barley
  • 100g orzo
  • 170ml extra virgin olive oil
  • 100g baby spinach
  • 2 tsp sumac (see note)
  • 2 tsp coriander seeds, dry-roasted, ground
  • 1/4 tsp ground allspice
  • 4 x 200g pieces ocean trout fillet, skinned, pin-boned
  • 50g flaked almonds, roasted
  • 50g pine nuts, roasted
  • 200g small seedless green grapes, halved
  • 62.50 ml chopped dill
  • 62.50 ml chopped mint
  • 62.50 ml chopped flat-leaf parsley
Instructions:
  • Simmer barley in a saucepan of water for 20 minutes until tender. Add orzo and cook for an additional 8 minutes until both grains are cooked to your liking. Drain, cool under running water, then transfer to a large bowl.
  • In a small frying pan over medium heat, warm 1 tablespoon of oil. Add spinach and sauté for 1 minute until just wilted. Mix the wilted spinach with the barley mixture.
  • In a bowl, mix together 125ml (1/2 cup) oil, lemon juice, garlic, and spices. Season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  • Preheat the oven to 200ËšC. Heat the remaining oil in a large ovenproof frying pan over medium heat. Add the trout and cook for 2 minutes until golden. Finish cooking the trout in the oven for 3-5 minutes until slightly pink in the center.
  • Mix in half of the dressing, nuts, grapes, and herbs into the barley mixture. Toss everything together to combine. Serve the orzo salad on plates, top with a piece of ocean trout, and finish by drizzling the remaining dressing on top.