Rosemary Trout with Cherry-Tomato Sauce

Fresh whole trout seasoned with rosemary and served with a vibrant cherry tomato sauce made with shallots and balsamic vinegar. A light and elegant fish dish perfect for a special dinner.

4 servings
20 min

Ingredients

  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes
  • 1 large shallot
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons fresh rosemary
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 to taste coarse kosher salt
  • 4 whole trout
  • gutted
  • boned
  • heads removed
  • if desired

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Mix tomatoes, shallot, vinegar, and chopped rosemary in bowl. Stir in 1 tablespoon oil. Season sauce with salt and pepper.

    5 min

  2. 2.

    Open trout like book on work surface. Sprinkle with coarse salt and pepper. Place 2 rosemary sprigs on each; fold over to close.

    5 min

  3. 3.

    Divide 3 tablespoons oil between 2 large nonstick skillets. Place over medium-high heat. Add 2 trout to each skillet. Cook trout until brown outside and just opaque in center, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer to plates. Spoon sauce alongside.

    10 min

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