Navarre-Style Trout

Navarre-Style Trout is a delicious and savory dish that features trout stuffed with Serrano ham, lightly coated in flour, and fried to perfection. This classic Spanish dish is full of rich flavors and is perfect for a delightful meal.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 25

Total Time 40

Course Main Course

Cuisine Spanish

Servings servings

Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients

4 small trout (about 8 ounces/226g each) , cleaned and butterflied
Kosher salt
6 slices Serrano ham (about 100g)
2 tablespoons milk
All-purpose flour , for coating
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil or lard
Preheat the oven to 400ºF (200ºC).

Wine Pairing

Loureiro

Instructions

Rinse the trout with cool water and pat dry with a paper towel. Sprinkle the interior generously with salt and place 1 slice of ham in each fish.
Using a kitchen brush, paint each fish with a bit of milk. Mix the flour and a pinch of salt on a plate and dredge each trout in the flour to evenly coat, shaking off any excess.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the remaining 2 slices ham and cook until its fat begins to render and its edges begin to approach crispiness. Remove and set aside. Add one or two trout to the pan and cook for a few minutes on each side, until the fish gains a bit of color. Transfer to a baking sheet and repeat to cook the remaining fish.
Transfer the baking sheet to the oven and bake for about 5 minutes. Turn the fish and bake for 5 minutes more.
Transfer the fish to a platter. Serve garnished with the reserved ham.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Keyword Fish, navarre-style trout, serrano, serrano ham, trout

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Navarre-Style Trout