Future Roots Locally Grown Guide - Catalog - Page 76
SEASONAL RECIPES
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earning to cook with what is in season will help you to make the most out of local
food and minimize the number of items purchased from distant suppliers. Cooking
with the seasons is all about flexibility and the spontaneity of working with what’s
available. For a bit of inspiration, we asked our team member and chef, Lyndsey Mason,
to share some of her favorite seasonal recipes. No matter what time of year it is, use the
seasonal eating chart on page 34 to discover available ingredients.
SEARED KOEHN FAMILY TROUT WITH
CITRUS-SPRING GARLIC COMPOUND BUTTER
INGREDIENTS:
(SERVES 4)
4 trout fillets
4 lemons
1-2 Tbl. lemon zest
4 Tbl. chopped spring garlic
1 lb. unsalted butter
2 tsp. Himalayan pink salt
Sources: Koehn Family Trout,
B&G Produce, River Road Farms,
Waterwheel Gardens
DIRECTIONS FOR COMPOUND BUTTER:
Bring butter to room temperature. In a standing mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, whip
together the butter, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and chopped spring garlic until
thoroughly mixed. Transfer butter mixture to the middle piece of parchment paper and roll
into a log about 5 inches long and 2 inches thick. Place in the fridge and chill for at least 2
hours. Slice in rounds, removing parchment paper when ready to use. Any leftover butter can
be stored in the fridge for 3 weeks.
DIRECTIONS FOR TROUT:
Preheat the oven to 450°F. Prepare trout fillets by sprinkling salt, pepper, and other desired
spices or herbs on flesh. Using two large cast iron or teflon pans, heat on stovetop over
medium/high heat. Add 2 Tbl. olive oil to each pan and place trout flesh side down, searing for
1 minute or until golden brown. Flip trout over gently using a fish spatula and keep on medium
high heat for 30 more seconds. Place pans and trout in the oven skin side down and cook for
5-8 more minutes (depending on size of trout) and until trout is cooked through and flakes
easily off skin with a fork.
Serve each trout fillet with compound butter, lemon, and desired sides.
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