Herb-Crusted Trout with Cheesy Brussels Sprouts and Mashed Potatoes
This Herb-Crusted Trout with Cheesy Brussels Sprouts and Mashed Potatoes features tender trout fillets 🐟, coated in a flavorful herb and breadcrumb crust 🌿🍞, served with roasted Brussels sprouts 🥦 in a creamy cheddar cheese sauce 🧀 and buttery mashed potatoes 🥔 for a hearty and satisfying meal.
Servings: 4
Total Calories (for the entire recipe): ~1,800 calories
Calories per Serving: ~450 calories
Ingredients:
For the Herb-Crusted Trout:
4 trout fillets 🐟
1/2 cup breadcrumbs 🍞
2 tbsp fresh parsley 🌿, chopped
1 tbsp fresh thyme 🌿, chopped
1 tsp garlic powder 🧄
1 tbsp olive oil 🫒
Salt and pepper to taste 🧂
1 tbsp lemon juice 🍋
For the Cheesy Brussels Sprouts:
4 cups Brussels sprouts 🥦, halved
1 tbsp olive oil 🫒
1/2 cup heavy cream 🧑🍳
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese 🧀
Salt and pepper to taste 🧂
For the Mashed Potatoes:
4 medium potatoes 🥔, peeled and cubed
3 tbsp butter 🧈
1/4 cup heavy cream 🧑🍳
1 tsp garlic powder 🧄
Salt and pepper to taste 🧂
Instructions:
Prepare the Herb-Crusted Trout:
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
In a small bowl, combine breadcrumbs 🍞, chopped parsley 🌿, thyme 🌿, garlic powder 🧄, salt, and pepper 🧂.
Rub the trout fillets 🐟 with olive oil 🫒, then press the breadcrumb mixture onto the fillets, coating them evenly.
Place the coated fillets on a baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
Drizzle with lemon juice 🍋 before serving.
Make the Cheesy Brussels Sprouts:
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) if not already done.
Toss the halved Brussels sprouts 🥦 with olive oil 🫒, salt, and pepper 🧂.
Spread them on a baking sheet and roast for 15-20 minutes until tender and slightly crispy.
In a saucepan, heat heavy cream 🧑🍳 over medium heat 🔥 and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese 🧀 until melted.
Pour the cheesy sauce over the roasted Brussels sprouts 🥦 and stir to coat. Bake for an additional 5 minutes until bubbly and golden.
Prepare the Mashed Potatoes:
Boil the cubed potatoes 🥔 in salted water for 15-20 minutes, or until tender. Drain and return to the pot.
Mash the potatoes with butter 🧈, heavy cream 🧑🍳, garlic powder 🧄, salt, and pepper 🧂 until smooth and creamy.
Assemble the Bowl:
Place a serving of mashed potatoes 🥔 in each bowl.
Add a generous portion of cheesy Brussels sprouts 🥦🧀.
Top with the herb-crusted trout 🐟.
This Herb-Crusted Trout with Cheesy Brussels Sprouts and Mashed Potatoes is a rich and satisfying meal 🐟🥦🧀, with flavorful trout 🌿, creamy Brussels sprouts 🧀, and buttery mashed potatoes 🥔 for the ultimate comfort food.
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