We’ve kept our flavours classic to ensure the fish is the star ofthe show. If you can’t get hold oftrout, a large side of salmon wouldwork beautifully, too.
If you don't fancy turkey this festive season, or you are catering for pescatarians, then look no further than our centrepiece trout. It's served with a luxurious Champagne sauce.
1 -1.5kg whole trout side (skin-on), we used steelhead, see intro
For the sauce
25 g butter
1 shallot, finely chopped
1 tsp. Dijon mustard
25 g plain flour
300 ml fish stock
150 ml double cream
100 ml Champagne or white sparkling wine
Small handful dill, roughly chopped, plus extra to garnish
85 g rainbow trout caviar
Directions
Step 1Preheat oven to 220°C (200°C fan) mark 7. In a small bowl, mix the
100g butter, lemon zest and plenty
of seasoning.
Step 2Line a large baking tray with
baking parchment and lay the trout
on top (skin-side down). Rub over
the butter and roast for 25-30min,
or until just cooked.
Step 3Meanwhile, make the sauce. Melt the
butter in a medium pan over medium
heat and cook the shallot for 5min,
until softened. Stir in the mustard and
fl our and cook for 1min. Remove from
heat and gradually mix in the stock
and cream. Return to heat and cook,
stirring, until thickened. Stir in the
Champagne/sparkling wine, increase
heat and bring to the boil.
Step 4Mix the chopped dill, 1/2 the caviar and
some seasoning into the sauce, then
spoon and spread on to a large
serving platter (see GH TIP). Carefully
lay the fi sh on top. Garnish with dill
and remaining caviar. Serve with
the remaining sauce.
GET AHEAD
Make sauce to end of step 3 and prepare trout for roasting up to 1 day ahead. Cover and chill fish and sauce separately. Complete recipe to serve, gently reheating sauce before finishing.
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