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
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
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.
