Parmesan Crusted Trout with Cheesy Kale and Sweet Potatoes
This Parmesan Crusted Trout with Cheesy Kale and Sweet Potatoes features crispy Parmesan-crusted trout 🐟, paired with sautéed kale 🥬 in a creamy mozzarella sauce 🧀, and roasted sweet potato wedges 🍠 for a hearty, satisfying meal.
Servings: 4
Total Calories (for the entire recipe): ~1,800 calories
Calories per Serving: ~450 calories
Ingredients:
For the Parmesan Crusted Trout:
4 trout fillets 🐟
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 🧀
1/4 cup breadcrumbs 🍞
1 tsp garlic powder 🧄
1 tsp lemon zest 🍋
1 tbsp olive oil 🫒
Salt and pepper to taste 🧂
For the Cheesy Kale:
4 cups kale 🥬, chopped
1 tbsp olive oil 🫒
1/2 cup heavy cream 🧑🍳
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 🧀
1/2 tsp garlic powder 🧄
Salt and pepper to taste 🧂
For the Roasted Sweet Potatoes:
4 medium sweet potatoes 🍠, cut into wedges
2 tbsp olive oil 🫒
1 tsp paprika 🌶️
1 tsp garlic powder 🧄
Salt and pepper to taste 🧂
Instructions:
Prepare the Parmesan Crusted Trout:
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
In a shallow bowl, combine Parmesan cheese 🧀, breadcrumbs 🍞, garlic powder 🧄, and lemon zest 🍋.
Season the trout fillets 🐟 with salt and pepper 🧂, then coat both sides of the fillets with the Parmesan mixture.
Heat olive oil 🫒 in a skillet over medium heat 🔥.
Sear the trout fillets for 2-3 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
Transfer the fillets to a baking sheet and bake in the oven for 8-10 minutes, or until cooked through.
Make the Cheesy Kale:
While the trout is baking, heat olive oil 🫒 in a large skillet over medium heat 🔥.
Add the chopped kale 🥬 and sauté for 3-4 minutes until tender.
Stir in heavy cream 🧑🍳 and garlic powder 🧄, then cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
Add the shredded mozzarella cheese 🧀 and stir until the cheese melts and the kale is coated in a creamy sauce.
Season with salt and pepper 🧂 to taste.
Prepare the Roasted Sweet Potatoes:
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) if not already done.
Toss the sweet potato wedges 🍠 with olive oil 🫒, paprika 🌶️, garlic powder 🧄, salt, and pepper 🧂.
Spread the wedges on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy.
Assemble the Bowl:
Place a portion of roasted sweet potato wedges 🍠 on each plate.
Add a generous serving of cheesy kale 🥬🧀.
Top with the crispy Parmesan crusted trout fillet 🐟.
This Parmesan Crusted Trout with Cheesy Kale and Sweet Potatoes is a perfect combination of crispy, cheesy, and savory 🐟🥔🧀, with tender trout, creamy kale, and golden roasted sweet potatoes 🍠 for a well-rounded meal.
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