Hot smoked trout on Cedar Planks with an Apple and Fennel Slaw

Wed, 21 June 2017

If a barbecue is not an option for your household, use a griddle or sauté pan to heat up the wood and finish in a very hot oven at about 220˚C! It will work as good!

 

(Serves 4)

 

Ingredients:

4 cedar planks

500ml Hook Amber ale for soaking the planks

4 portions trout fillets, skin on

Salt and pepper

1 tbsp. Fresh chives

60 ml soy sauce

2 tbsp honey

2 tbsp olive oil

2 tsp chilli flakes

1 tsp smoked paprika

 

For the apple and fennel slaw:

100g mayonnaise

50g cream fraiche

1 tbsp cider vinegar

¼ head white cabbage, shredded

1 carrot, grated

1 shallot, chopped

1 fennel bulbs, thinly sliced

1 Granny Smith apples, chopped into matchstick

Salt and pepper

flaked almond – optional

 

Method:

·         One to two hours before barbecuing, soak the Cedar Planks in pale ale.

·         Combine the soy sauce, honey, olive oil, chilli flakes, and smoked paprika in a bowl.

·         Add the trout filet. Lightly rub the fish with the marinate, cover with cling film and marinate for 15 -20 minutes.

·         Pre-heat the barbecue to medium or about 180˚C / 350˚F.

·         Meanwhile, prepare the apple and fennel slaw.

·         In a bowl combine the mayonnaise, crème fraîche, cider vinegar and the salt and whisk to combine. Taste and adjust the seasonings if necessary.

·         In a second bowl, combine the cabbage, carrot, shallot, fennel and apple matchsticks. Drizzle the dressing over and stir to combine. Cover and set aside ready to serve.

·         Then, lay the Planks on the barbecue in a single layer over indirect heat so they are in contact with the grill grates but not with the burning ashes or flames. Allow a little space on the sides for heat and air to flow.

·         Place the trout skin-side down on top of the cedar planks. Place the lid back on the barbecue and leave to cook for 10 - 12 minutes or until uniformly pink in the centre.

·         Serve immediately with some flaked almond and sprinkles of chives flowers!