The fish supper : Green goddess with trout and new potatoes
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- 2 anchovy fillets
- 1 tsp dijon mustard
- 4 tbsp salsa verde
- 4 tbsp creme fraiche
- 1 squeeze lemon juice
- 500g new potatoes
- 30g butter
- 4 fillets sea trout
- 1 olive oil
- 0 black pepper
Step 1
Whisk the anchovies, mustard and salsa verde together, then add the creme fraiche and lemon juice.
Step 2
Season.
Step 3
Boil the potatoes with 1 tsp salt for 10-12 minutes, or until just tender.
Step 4
Drain, return to the pan, then add the butter.
Step 5
Season, cover and keep warm while you cook the fish.
Step 6
Pat the trout with kitchen towel and rub with oil and salt.
Step 7
Lay it skin-side down in a smoking hot pan, then immediately turn the heat down to medium.
Step 8
Don’t move the fish until the flesh is turning opaque; 4-5 minutes.
Step 9
Flip and cook for 4 minutes or so.
Step 10
Serve the fish and potatoes with the green goddess spooned over.