Escarole-Stuffed Seared Trout
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Servings per container:
2
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Ingredients for - Escarole-Stuffed Seared Trout

1. 1 c. packed chopped escarole -
2. 1 small shallot -
3. 1/2 tsp. fresh lemon juice -
4. Extra-virgin olive oil -
5. Salt -
6. Freshly ground pepper -
7. 2 whole 12-ounce trout -
8. Cornmeal -
9. 2 tbsp. unsalted butter -

How to cook deliciously - Escarole-Stuffed Seared Trout

1. Stage

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.

2. Stage

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.

3. Stage

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.