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Argentinian Pan-Seared Trout With Red Chimichurri

Name: Argentinian Pan-Seared Trout With Red Chimichurri
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Argentinian
Ingredients: 4 fillet rainbow trout fillets, skin-on; 0.5 cup roasted red peppers, finely chopped; 0.5 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped; 2 clove garlic, minced; 2 tbsp apple vinegar; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 0.5 tsp dried oregano; 4 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp salt

Crispy skin-on rainbow trout topped with chimichurri rojo, a smoky variation of Argentina's famous green herb sauce made with roasted red peppers and garlic.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 10 min
Total: 25 min

Technique to learn

Pan-Searing Fish Skin-Side Down

Cooking fish primarily on the skin side at high heat renders subcutaneous fat and creates a crisp skin layer while protecting delicate flesh from drying out.

Instructions

Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together roasted red peppers, parsley, minced garlic, apple vinegar, smoked paprika, dried oregano, 3 tablespoons of olive oil, and half the salt to form the red chimichurri sauce.
Step 2: Pat trout fillets thoroughly dry with paper towels and season flesh side with remaining salt.

Step 3: Heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until hot.

Step 4: Place trout skin-side down in the skillet, pressing gently with a spatula for 10 seconds to maintain skin contact, and cook undisturbed for 4 minutes until skin is golden and crisp.

Step 5: Flip fillets carefully and cook for an additional 2 minutes until opaque throughout; serve topped spooned with red chimichurri.

Cooking tips

Thoroughly drying the fish skin prevents sticking and guarantees a crispy texture.
Prepare the red chimichurri sauce 30 minutes in advance so flavors blend thoroughly.
Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by Argentinian; regional versions vary.
Use halal-certified meat, poultry, stock, sauces, cheese and other processed ingredients. Check labels and avoid cross-contamination. Recipe screening is not halal certification.

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