Spicy Herb-Crusted Trout with Cheesy Carrots and VERY Creamy Potatoes
This Spicy Herb-Crusted Trout with Cheesy Carrots and VERY Creamy Potatoes features flavorful herb-crusted trout 🐟 with a spicy kick 🌶️, paired with cheesy roasted carrots 🥕 and ultra-creamy mashed potatoes 🥔, for a comforting and indulgent meal.
Servings: 4
Total Calories (for the entire recipe): ~1,800 calories
Calories per Serving: ~450 calories
Ingredients:
For the Spicy Herb-Crusted Trout:
4 trout fillets 🐟
2 tbsp olive oil 🫒
1 tbsp paprika 🌶️
1 tsp garlic powder 🧄
1 tsp dried thyme 🌿
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper 🌶️
Salt and pepper to taste 🧂
1 tbsp lemon juice 🍋
For the Cheesy Carrots:
4 medium carrots 🥕, peeled and sliced
1 tbsp olive oil 🫒
Salt and pepper to taste 🧂
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese 🧀
For the VERY Creamy Potatoes:
4 medium potatoes 🥔, peeled and cubed
1/2 cup heavy cream 🧑🍳
1/4 cup unsalted butter 🧈
1/2 cup cream cheese 🧀
Salt and pepper to taste 🧂
Instructions:
Prepare the Spicy Herb-Crusted Trout:
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
In a small bowl, combine olive oil 🫒, paprika 🌶️, garlic powder 🧄, thyme 🌿, cayenne pepper 🌶️, salt, and pepper 🧂.
Coat the trout fillets 🐟 with the herb mixture and drizzle with lemon juice 🍋.
Place the trout fillets on a baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
Make the Cheesy Carrots:
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) if not already done.
Toss the sliced carrots 🥕 with olive oil 🫒, salt, and pepper 🧂.
Roast the carrots for 20-25 minutes until tender and golden.
During the last 5 minutes of roasting, sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese 🧀 over the carrots and bake until melted.
Prepare the VERY Creamy Potatoes:
Boil the cubed potatoes 🥔 in salted water until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and return to the pot.
Add heavy cream 🧑🍳, butter 🧈, and cream cheese 🧀 to the potatoes.
Mash until smooth and creamy, then season with salt and pepper 🧂 to taste. If you prefer, you can add a little more cream or butter for extra creaminess.
Assemble the Plate:
Place a portion of VERY creamy mashed potatoes 🥔 on each plate.
Serve the spicy herb-crusted trout 🐟 on top or beside the potatoes.
Add a serving of cheesy roasted carrots 🥕🧀 for a flavorful side.
This Spicy Herb-Crusted Trout with Cheesy Carrots and VERY Creamy Potatoes is a bold, flavorful, and indulgent dish 🐟🥔🧀, with spiced trout 🌶️, rich mashed potatoes 🥔, and cheesy carrots 🥕 for a complete and satisfying meal.
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