For the first recipe post to the site, I felt it appropriate to post the meal from the night before surgery. Pan sauteed trout is fast, easy and delicious. The salad recipe was adapted from Greens + Grains, a wonderful cookbook we picked up to help give us some ideas to include more whole grains in our diet. Written by Molly Watson, this book has a nicely curated selection of dishes which include a variety of different grains and greens (it's not just a clever title) to nurture ideas for uses and recipes down the road.
Sauteed Trout
Serves 4
4 filets of rainbow trout (4-6 oz a piece and skin on)
2 T canola oil (or other vegetable oil)
Lemon wedges, for squeezing over fish (optional)
1. Season filets lightly on flesh side with salt, pepper and any other desired seasonings. I like a dash of granulated garlic.
2. Heat 1 T of the oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. When skillet is ready, saute 2 filets at a time. Start flesh side down and cook 2-3 minutes until slightly browned. Gently flip and finish skin down for 2 minutes. Remove from pan onto paper-towel-lined plate. Repeat with remaining oil and fish. Serve with farro salad and optional lemon wedges.
Farro, Corn, Tomato Salad with Chile Dressing
Serves 4-6
1 cup farro
5 T extra virgin olive oil
2 t fresh lime juice
2 t red wine vinegar
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 jalapeno chile, seeded and minced
kernels from 4 ears of sweet corn
1/3 cup finely chopped cilantro
3 cups arugula
1 1/2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
1. Place farro in medium saucepan and add water so the farro is covered by about an inch. Add a small pinch of salt to water. Bring to a boil then lower to a steady simmer and cook until farro has a tender chewy bite, about 30 minutes.
2. Combine olive oil, lime juice, vinegar, garlic, jalapeno and small pinch of salt in a blender. Blend until smooth for dressing.
3. When farro is finished, drain any remaining water and add dressing to warm farro. Mix in corn and cilantro.
4. Salad can be served warm or prepared ahead, refrigerated and served cold. Mix in arugula immediately before serving.