I discovered tinned smoked trout at Trader Joes and I will never go back to canned tuna fish. These meaty fillets are packed in a tin so they can be kept in your pantry for quick, easy, weeknight meals. For those of you not sure about the strong flavor of tinned fish like sardines and anchovies, this smoked trout is not fishy at all. It’s similar in mildness as tuna fish but the texture and flavor is superior. Like tuna fish, it’s a winner with over 20 grams of protein per serving but unlike tuna, it’s a rich source of omega-3 fatty acids.
For this recipe, I’m using the smoked trout on whole grain toast with some red pepper jam and lemon but feel free to use it with pasta, eggs, in a sandwich or on top of a fresh green salad. When I’m really in a rush, I drizzle it with lemon juice and some fresh dill and eat it right out of the can.
Smoked Trout with Red Pepper Jam, Lemon and Fresh Dill
Ingredients
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 lemon
3 slices whole-grain bread
3 teaspoons red pepper jam
3 teaspoons grainy mustard
4 ounce tin of smoked trout, drained
2 scallions, thinly sliced
Red pepper flakes
Directions
- To make the lemon oil, using a lemon zester, remove thin strips of peel from the entire lemon. Add 1/4 cup olive oil to a small sauce pan and add the lemon peel to the oil. Cook for 5 minutes over low heat. Allow to cool. Cut lemon into wedges.
- Use a teaspoon of lemon oil per slice of bread and brush one side of the bread with the oil. Add the slices of bread to a large skillet, oil side down, and toast on one side over medium/high heat, about 4-5 minutes. Remove toast from skillet and place on a plate.
- Spread each piece of toast with 1 teaspoon of pepper jam, 1 teaspoon of grainy mustard. Top each slice with one fillet of smoked trout.
- Drizzle each slice with 1 teaspoon of lemon oil, a few flakes of red pepper, scallions and the juice from a wedge of fresh lemon.
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I don’t like any hot foods. What can I use as a substitute for the red pepper jam?
Hi Gail,
No problem. I would substitute something like tomato jam or even a teaspoon of mild honey. You just want the subtle sweetness.