Minted trout
6 Servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Trout fillets; or salmon | |
| 3 | cups | Fresh mint leaves; lightly p |
| ¾ | cup | Dried mint; crushed |
| ¾ | cup | Olive oil; or salad oil |
| 6 | Bacon | |
| 1 | tablespoon | Salt |
Directions
Mash fresh mint with salt to release the flavor; add oil. If using dried mint, mix with salt and oil. Place the mint mixture on top of each fillet and roll. Wrap each fillet with one strip of bacon; secure with toothpicks.
Broil over coals, 4-6 inches from source of heat, for 4-5 minutes.
Turn and cook 4-5 minutes longer or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork.
Serves 6.
(Adapted from a recipe in "A Seafood Heritage From the Plains to the Pacific", US Department of Commerce)