Grilled Trout with White Beans and Caper Vinaigrette

A sophisticated dish combining grilled butterflied trout with white beans, tossed in a flavorful caper and brown butter vinaigrette. Served with fresh arugula, this dish balances rich flavors with bright, fresh elements.

4 servings
21 min

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ¼ cup minced shallots
  • 2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon drained capers
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
  • 1 can white beans
  • 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon peel
  • 2 whole butterflied trout
  • 1 cup coarsely sliced arugula

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Cook butter in small skillet over medium heat until brown, stirring often, about 4 minutes. Remove from heat. Mix in oil, then shallots, vinegar, capers, and rosemary. Season vinaigrette to taste with salt and pepper.

    8 min

  2. 2.

    Mix beans, lemon peel, and 2 tablespoons vinaigrette in medium skillet. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

    3 min

  3. 3.

    Brush a little vinaigrette over flesh side of trout; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place skillet with beans on edge of grill to warm through. Grill trout, flesh side down, until brown, about 2 minutes. Turn trout over; grill until cooked through, about 2 minutes. Transfer trout to plates. Mix arugula into warm beans; spoon alongside trout. Rewarm remaining vinaigrette; spoon over trout and beans.

    10 min

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