Trout with garlic dressing
2 servings
20 minutes
Garlic-dressed trout is the embodiment of simplicity and elegance in European cuisine. The dish has roots in ancient recipes from fishing villages where fresh fish and natural spices were the diet's foundation. The tender meat of the trout, fried to a golden crust, gains a special flavor from the aromatic garlic sauce that adds a light spiciness. Garlic crushed with salt and diluted with water creates a rich yet harmonious taste that highlights the fish's freshness. This dish pairs perfectly with light white wine and grilled vegetables. It should be served hot to fully reveal the garlic flavor while keeping the fish juicy. Garlic-dressed trout is an ideal choice for a family dinner or a romantic evening.
1
Gut, clean, wash, and dry the trout. Heat vegetable oil in a pan and fry the fish on both sides until cooked, about 7 minutes.
- Trout: 2 pieces
- Vegetable oil: 3 tablespoons
2
Crush garlic with salt, dilute with boiled water to a consistency of thin sour cream.
- Garlic: 10 cloves
- Salt: to taste
- Water: 0.5 glass
3
Place the cooked trout on a plate and drizzle with garlic sauce. Serve hot.