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Honey-Chili Trout

Almost all of the ingredients in this dish are native to North America, including the chili powder, making it a truly American dish with a hint of the Southwest. The amount of chili powder used is only enough to give the fish a little bite of heat. Add more or less according to your preference. Or use fresh, diced chiles instead. Try this recipe with salmon, halibut, or other kinds of fish. Or substitute chicken breasts, turkey, or pork tenderloin for the fish.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    serves 2

Ingredients

Olive oil spray
1 cup quinoa
1/2 to 3/4 pound trout fillets
1 teaspoon chili powder, or to taste
2 tablespoons honey
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1/2 medium zucchini, cut lengthwise and sliced into 1/2-inch half moons
1/2 small yellow squash, cut lengthwise and sliced into 1/2-inch half moons
14 ounces corn, fresh, frozen, or canned (drained)
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat the oven to 450°F.

    Step 2

    Spray the inside and lid of a cast-iron Dutch oven with olive oil.

    Step 3

    Place the quinoa in the pot with 1 cup water and stir the grains to make an even layer. Place the trout on top of the grains, skin side down.

    Step 4

    In a small bowl, mix the chili powder, honey, orange juice, and garlic. Pour the mixture over the fish.

    Step 5

    Scatter the zucchini and squash on top of the fish. Add the corn, filling the crevices. Season with salt and pepper.

    Step 6

    Cover and bake for 45 minutes, or until 3 minutes after the aroma of a fully cooked meal escapes the oven. Serve immediately.

  2. nutrition information

    Step 7

    Calories: 622

    Step 8

    Protein: 39g

    Step 9

    Carbohydrates: 87g

    Step 10

    Fat: 14g

    Step 11

    Cholesterol: 66mg

    Step 12

    Sodium: 104mg

    Step 13

    Fiber: 11g

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