Trout With Herby Almond Sauce

Trout is not only delicious but also healthful, rich in omega-3 fatty acids.

Serves

4 servings

Prep

15 minutes

Cook

15 minutes

Overview

This lively herby almond sauce brightens up the buttery flesh of omega-3-rich trout. —MATTHEW KADEY

Nutrition information (per serving): 344 Calories; Total Fat (15g); Carbohydrates (6g); Sodium (262mg); Sugar (3g); Fiber (2 g); Cholesterol (100mg); Protein (42g)

Ingredients

1/3 cup unsalted roasted almonds
1/4 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
1 shallot, peeled
1 cup baby spinach
1 cup parsley
1/3 cup fresh mint
1 tsp. lemon zest
1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1/4 tsp. cayenne
1/4 tsp. salt
1 1/2 lbs. rainbow trout fillets

Directions

Place almonds in a food processor container and blend into small pieces. Add buttermilk, yogurt, shallot, parsley, mint, lemon zest, lemon juice, cayenne and salt to the container and blend until smooth. Chill for about 30 minutes before using.

Season trout with salt and pepper and place skin side down on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Bake fish for 15 minutes, or until barely cooked through in the thickest part of the flesh.

Top with almond sauce.

Ingredient Tips & Benefits

Trout is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which can work to reduce inflammation and may help decrease joint pain.
Make the sauce in advance for a quick, low-calorie delicious weeknight dinner.

*Disclaimer: All nutritional information provided is approximate and based on USDA measurements. Actual amounts may vary based on exact ingredients used, how they are prepared and serving size.

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