Almond-Crusted Trout with White Grits And Swiss Chard


Almond-Crusted Trout with White Grits And Swiss Chard
Chard, Main Dishes, Recipe, Shallots
March 29, 2017
Almond-Crusted Trout with White Grits And Swiss Chard
Ingredients
1 cup white grits (not instant)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup whole skin-on almonds
1 large egg, beaten to blend
4 6-oz. trout fillets
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 bunch Swiss chard, thick ribs and stems removed, torn into pieces
1 small shallot, finely chopped
Lemon wedges (for serving)
Directions
1Bring grits and 4 cups water to a boil in a medium pot. Reduce heat to medium-low and gently simmer, whisking occasionally, until liquid is absorbed and grits are tender and creamy, 20–25 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
2 Meanwhile, pulse almonds in a food processor until texture of coarse breadcrumbs. Transfer to a shallow baking dish; season with salt and pepper.
3 Place egg in another shallow baking dish. Season trout with salt and pepper. Working one at a time, dip skin side of fillets into egg, then in almonds, pressing to adhere. Transfer to a plate as you go.
4 Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high until very hot but not smoking. Cook 2 fillets, almond side down, pressing with a spatula occasionally to ensure contact with skillet, until almonds are well toasted and fish is nearly cooked through, about 3 minutes. Turn and cook until opaque throughout, about 1 minute more. Transfer to a plate. Repeat with remaining fillets.
5 Wipe out skillet. Add chard and shallot and season with salt and pepper. Cook, tossing, until chard is wilted, about 2 minutes. Serve chard and trout over grits with lemon wedges.