Steelhead Trout For Our Friends

     We are so lucky to be visiting friends in Vermont this week. They have been so gracious inviting us to share fall with them year after year. They have allowed us to prepare dinner for them tonight. As we nibble on crackers and goat cheese we are preparing a feast..

Steelhead trout with friends

1.75  lbs of steelhead trout

Remove any pin bones and

Rub it with olive oil, salt and pepper.

Garlic Rosemary paste for the trout

Make a mixture of:

4-6 garlic cloves

2-3 sprigs of rosemary

½ juice of a lemon

zest of one lemon

1 tsp salt

1-2 tbs olive oil

Mince the above garlic, zest and rosemary finely

Add oil, juice S&P

Mash well to make a paste.

Spread paste heavily over trout

Putting garlic lemon paste over the fish

Bake at 350 degrees for 15-22 minutes till done.

I’m serving this with a diced tomato and red onion salad tossed with

Olive oil, red wine vinegar S&P

Tomato red onion salad

Green beans with butter S&P and...

Margot introduced us to a variety of squash called  "Little Gem" which she roasted and served with maple syrup on top. It was delicious.

Dinner with friends is always wonderful

TIP OF THE DAY: When visiting friends for the weekend offer to cook for your hosts.    It’s great to unwind, chat, nibble on snacks and prepare a good meal with friends. It’s a nice change from going out to a restaurant and you can linger over the prep and the meal for as long as you wish.