Pesto Steelhead Trout
Small steelhead trout filets cook fast with crispy skin and tender, flaky flesh — keep it simple with salt, pepper, and pesto.
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- 10 min
The small steelhead trout filets cook extremely fast with crispy skin and tender, flaky flesh. Keep your recipe simple to enjoy the subtle flavor with just salt, pepper, and pesto.
Method
Directions
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1
Dry steelhead filets with a paper towel.
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2
Add oil, salt, and pepper to taste on both skin and flesh sides.
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3
Place skin side down on a 500 degrees F oiled flat top.
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4
Immediately spread a thin layer of your favorite pesto on the flesh side.
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5
Cook for roughly 6 minutes for medium / medium-rare; do not flip during the cook.
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6
Serve immediately and enjoy.
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