Ingredients
4 large or 8 small skinless trout fillets (ask your fishmonger to prepare them)
2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
100g roasted unsalted macadamia nuts
100g dried fig, stem removed and roughly chopped
75g wholemeal breadcrumbs
2 tbsp. roughly chopped flat-leaf parsley
1 tsp. chopped lemon thyme leaves
2 tsp. lemon zest, finely grated
1 small egg, beaten
2 tbsp. good quality salad
2 tbsp. ground pepper
4 tbsp. verjuice
Serve with:
4 cups kale, stem removed and lightly steamed or pan cooked
Squeezed with lemon
Seasoned with a little salt and pepper
Method
Pre-heat the oven to 180C.
In a food processor, combine all ingredients except the trout until a fine paste forms.
Arrange the fish on a baking tray and spread the top of each fillet with some stuffing, then roll up to enclose, use toothpick or string to secure.
Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes or till cooked.
Serve the fish on a bed of the wilted kales, drizzle with a little olive oil.
Happy Easter.
