Preserved Lemon and Sumac Crusted Trout with Asparagus and Basil

Preserved Lemon and Sumac Crusted Trout with Asparagus and Basil

We are all about one sheet tray meals in this house and this one is no exception.

Ingredients
  • 2 rainbow trout filets 
  • 3/4 cup panko 
  • 2 cloves of garlic grated 
  • 2 tsp sumac, plus more to garnish
  • 1 tablespoon preserved lemon rind, rinsed and chopped 
  • 8 tbs extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 bunches of asparagus, ends trimmed 
  • Salt and pepper 
  • Fresh basil to garnish
  • Lemon to finish with
Directions
  1. Preheat the oven to 475 degrees F.
  2. Line a sheet tray with parchment paper and place the fish on top. Season the fish with salt and pepper.
  3. In a small bowl place the breadcrumbs, 1 tsp kosher salt, cracked black pepper, grated garlic, sumac, preserved lemon and 6 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil. Mix well, separate the mixture and press down onto both fish filets. Next to the fish place the asparagus and drizzle over 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil and season with salt and cracked black pepper. 
  4. Place the fish into the oven and let roast for 12-15 minutes until the top of the breadcrumbs are lightly golden. Squeeze over fresh lemon juice and sprinkle over fresh basil and sumac and enjoy.