Trending Now

The National Restaurant Association recently released its list of top 10 trends for 2014 and remarkably, rainbow trout met 6 of them. From environmental
sustainability, to healthful meals and local sourcing, rainbow trout is on trend and in-demand.

Chefs and consumers are taking notice of rainbow trout as it continues to grow in popularity and is becoming a great addition on menus across the U.S. It’s been farmed raised in the U.S. for over a century and is perpetually on the “Best Choice” list of the Monterey Bay Seafood Watch list.

Menu Versatility

With its tender, delicate texture and mild flavor,rainbow trout pairs well with a variety of seasonings, garnishes and sauces. It’s extremely versatile and can be prepared in a number of ways whether grilled, blackened, baked, sautéed, cold smoked, pan fried or poached.Your patrons will also like the fact that Rainbow Trout is loaded with Omega 3’s and protein.
 
New Menuing Ideas

Clear Springs has just developed six chef-tested new recipes which you will want to
check out. Included are

Pretzel Crusted Trout - Pretzel coatings reached new heights in 2013 and show no signs of slowing down.  This recipe is paired with sun gold tomatoes and zucchini with a honey mustard sauce.

Maple Chipotle Trout - Both maple and chipotle made flavor news in 2013 and these ingredients in combination work great with trout.  Fantastic when paired with grilled winter squash.

Grilled Trout with Spanish Spice rub – Rubs work great with trout and this recipe pays homage to flavors of the sun.  Paired with Swiss chard and whole grain rice scented with lemon.

Almond and Sunflower Seed crusted trout - A seed and nut coating that provides great texture and flavor with a twist on the familiar.  Roasted root vegetables and steamed broccoli complete the plate.

Spinach and Tarragon Stuffed Trout - Both tarragon and spinach have an affinity for trout, and these ingredients combined with cream cheese, red onion and Greek yogurt marry well for a flavorful stuffing for boneless butterfly fillets.

Grilled trout on bed of kale salad - Kale has been discovered by consumers for its super healthy attributes, and this recipe capitalizes on that popularity with a fabulous combination of marinated kale greens with Romano cheese, EVOO, balsamic vinegar and currants. Topped with grilled trout, this makes for a great luncheon entrée.

You can find these recipes and more at ClearSprings.com

Your local seafood purveyor or full line distributor can provide you with Clear Springs Rainbow Trout fillets which are available in all 50 states. Your patrons will also like the fact that Rainbow Trout is loaded with Omega 3’s and protein.
  
Whether you are a gastro pub, casual dining restaurant, caterer, or anything in between, be sure to take a look at the flavorful dimensionrainbow trout can provide to your menu.