Fillet of chalk stream trout with clams, peas and crème fraîche
This light, elegant seafood dish from Chris Shaw uses Rathfinny Classic Cuvée to steam clams and form the foundation of a creamy sauce for fresh chalk stream trout. Freshly podded peas add pops of sweetness.
Ingredients
- 40g of fine salt
- 40g of caster sugar
- 2 lemons , zested and juiced
- 600g of chalk stream trout , (skin on), divided into 4 portions
- 800g of clams
- 400ml of Rathfinny Classic Cuvée
- 200g of fresh peas , (podded weight)
- 160g of créme fraiche
- 40g of chives , finely chopped
- 4 tbsp of trout roe, (or use salmon roe)
- 1 handful of pea shoots
- salt to season
- black pepper to season
Method
Preheat the oven to 180°C
Mix the salt, sugar and lemon zest together in a small bowl. Sprinkle the mixture over the flesh side of the trout and leave to sit for 20 minutes
- 40g of fine salt
- 40g of caster sugar
- 2 lemons , zested and juiced
- 600g of chalk stream trout , (skin on), divided into 4 portions
After 20 minutes rinse off the salt and sugar thoroughly, then dab dry with a clean tea towel
Place the fish on to a lightly oiled baking sheet and transfer into the oven for 4 minutes
Set a small pan over a medium to high heat and combine the clams and Rathfinny in a bowl. Once the pan is nice and hot, add the clams and Rathfinny and put a lid on
- 800g of clams
- 400ml of Rathfinny Classic Cuvée
The clams should only take a minute or two to open. Once they do, add the fresh peas and cook for 30 seconds
- 200g of fresh peas , (podded weight)
Add the creme fraiche, chopped chives, trout roe and a little lemon juice to the pan and taste for seasoning. Adjust with salt and pepper if necessary
- 160g of créme fraiche
- 40g of chives , finely chopped
- 4 tbsp of trout roe, (or use salmon roe)
- 2 lemons , zested and juiced
- salt to season
- black pepper to season
To serve, peel the skin off the pieces of fish and place in the middle of 4 bowls. Arrange the clams around the fish, and spoon the sauce and peas around the outside. Garnish with pea shoots, and serve
- 1 handful of pea shoots
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Fillet of chalk stream trout with clams, peas and crème fraîche
