Pan-Seared Trout with Sautéed Leeks and Potatoes
A quick and elegant dinner featuring flaky pan-seared trout, complemented by tender, thinly sliced potatoes and sweet sautéed leeks. Finished with fresh dill and a squeeze of lemon, this dish is light yet satisfying.
Ingredients
- Garlic10 g
- Olive oil25 ml
- Lemon0.5 pcs
- Salt2 g
- Pepper1 g
- Trout200 g
- Potato250 g
- Leek100 g
- Dill5 g
Instructions
- 1Step 1
Pat the trout fillets dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper. Thinly slice the potatoes and leeks. Mince the garlic (5 minutes).
- 2Step 2
Heat half of the olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the potato slices in a single layer and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown and tender. Season with salt and pepper. Remove potatoes and set aside (8 minutes).
- 3Step 3
Add the remaining olive oil to the skillet. Add the sliced leeks and minced garlic, sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened and fragrant (3 minutes).
- 4Step 4
Increase heat to high. Place the trout fillets skin-side down in the hot skillet. Sear for 2-3 minutes until the skin is crispy, then flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes until cooked through and flaky (6 minutes).
- 5Step 5
Return the potatoes to the skillet with the leeks. Gently toss to combine. Serve the trout over the vegetables, squeeze fresh lemon juice over everything, and garnish with fresh dill (1 minute).
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