Steamed Trout in Citrus and Basil Sauce


Ingredients:
2 teaspoons butter
1 French shallot, chopped
1/3 cup orange juice
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons lime juice
1/2 cup white wine
1/4 cup fresh basil, shredded
5 peppercorns
4 trout fillets, 1/3 pound each

Method:
1. In the lower part of a dou¬ble boiler, melt butter and saute shallot.
2. Deglaze with citrus juices and reduce for 1 minute.
3. Add white wine, basil, pep¬percorns and citrus zests, and reduce by a third.
4. Cover saucepan with upper section of double boiler. Place fillets inside and cover. Steam for 5 to 7 minutes, depending on thickness. Serve immediately with sauce and your favorite garnish.


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