Steamed trout and leeks with curried cream

Steaming is a quick, tasty and healthy way to cook leek and helps bring out its fresher, vegetal flavour. Paired with beautiful pink trout and a rich, lightly spiced sauce,...

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Steamed trout and leeks with curried cream

Steaming is a quick, tasty and healthy way to cook leek and helps bring out its fresher, vegetal flavour. Paired with beautiful pink trout and a rich, lightly spiced sauce, this is a speedy and delicious weeknight meal.

Ingredients :
  • 1 leek, finely sliced
  • 1 carrot, finely sliced at an angle
  • 2 skinless trout fillets
  • 250g cooked rice (or microwavable pouch)
  • 75g crème fraîche
  • ½ tsp wholegrain mustard
  • ½ tsp mild curry powder
  • ¼ tsp ground turmeric
  • Finely grated zest 1 lemon, plus a squeeze juice
  • Dash extra-virgin olive oil
  • 10g coriander, chopped
Directions :
  1. Put the sliced leek and carrot in a large steamer basket. Cut 2 trout fillet-size pieces of baking paper and put them in a second steamer basket, set over the first. Season the fillets well with salt and pepper, put them on the paper, then cover with the lid. Put the steamer over a large pan of simmering water and steam for 8-10 minutes, depending on the thickness of your fillets.

  2. Meanwhile, heat your rice and make the sauce. Add the crème fraîche, mustard, spices and lemon zest to a small pan, then gently heat (be careful as boiling could split the sauce). Season to taste with a squeeze of lemon juice and salt.

  3. When the fish is cooked, tip the steamed vegetables into a bowl, drizzle with a little extra-virgin olive oil, season well and stir in the chopped coriander. Divide the rice between bowls, then top with the vegetables and fish. Serve with the warm curried sauce.