Escarole-Stuffed Seared Trout
You can never have too many main course recipes, so give Escarole-Stuffed Seared Trout A mixture of butter, trout, olive oil, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so scrumptious. To use up the cornmeal you could follow this main course with the Cornmeal Pie as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 35 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and pescatarian diet.
Instructions
In a bowl, toss the escarole with the shallot, lemon juice and 1 teaspoon of olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Stuff the trout cavities with the escarole and close with skewers. Season the fish with salt and pepper and sprinkle with cornmeal.
In a cast-iron skillet, heat 1/8 inch of oil.
Add the trout and cook over moderate heat, turning once, until the skin is crisp and the fish is just cooked within, 8 minutes.
Transfer the trout to a plate. Wipe out the skillet.
Melt the butter in the skillet.
Add the trout; turn to coat.
Remove from the heat and let stand in the pan for 5 minutes.
Transfer the trout to plates; serve with lemon wedges.