Escarole-Stuffed Seared Trout
- 1 c. packed chopped escarole
- 1 small shallot
- 1/2 tsp. fresh lemon juice
- extra-virgin olive oil
- salt
- Freshly ground pepper
- 2 whole 12-ounce trout
- cornmeal
- 2 tbsp. unsalted butter
- 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.
escarole, shallot, lemon juice, extravirgin olive oil, salt, freshly ground pepper, trout, cornmeal, unsalted butter
Taken from www.delish.com/recipefinder/escarole-stuffed-seared-trout-recipe-fw0610 (may not work)