Spicy Herb-Crusted Trout with Cheesy Carrots and VERY Creamy Potatoes
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 dried thyme 🌿
1 tbsp garlic powder 🧄
1/2 tsp smoked paprika 🌶️
1/2 tsp chili powder 🌶️
Salt and pepper to taste 🧂
1 tbsp lemon juice 🍋
For the Cheesy Carrots:
4 medium carrots 🥕, sliced
2 tbsp olive oil 🫒
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese 🧀
Salt and pepper to taste 🧂
1/4 tsp garlic powder 🧄
For the VERY Creamy Potatoes:
4 medium potatoes 🥔, peeled and cubed
3 tbsp butter 🧈
1/2 cup heavy cream 🧑🍳
1 tsp garlic powder 🧄
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, mix olive oil 🫒, dried thyme 🌿, garlic powder 🧄, smoked paprika 🌶️, chili powder 🌶️, salt, and pepper 🧂.
Coat the trout fillets 🐟 evenly with the spice mixture.
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat 🔥 and sear the trout for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
Transfer the trout to the oven and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until fully cooked through and flaky.
Drizzle with lemon juice 🍋 and set aside.
Make the Cheesy Carrots:
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Toss the sliced carrots 🥕 with olive oil 🫒, salt, pepper 🧂, and garlic powder 🧄.
Spread the carrots on a baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes until tender.
Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese 🧀 over the carrots and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Prepare the VERY Creamy Potatoes:
Boil the cubed potatoes 🥔 in salted water for 15-20 minutes, or until tender. Drain and return them to the pot.
Add butter 🧈, heavy cream 🧑🍳, garlic powder 🧄, and cream cheese 🧑🍳. Mash until smooth and creamy.
Season with salt and pepper 🧂 to taste.
Assemble the Plate:
Place a generous scoop of mashed potatoes 🥔 on each plate.
Add a portion of cheesy roasted carrots 🥕🧀.
Top with a spicy herb-crusted trout fillet 🐟.
This Spicy Herb-Crusted Trout with Cheesy Carrots and VERY Creamy Potatoes is a perfect balance of bold flavors and comforting textures 🐟🥔🧀, with spicy trout 🌶️, cheesy carrots 🧀, and velvety mashed potatoes 🥔 for the ultimate indulgence.