Author Notes
Grilled trout with perfectly charred eggplants and leeks, complimented with an Asian inspired sauce —Vicky | Things I Made Today
Ingredients
- For the sauce
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3 tablespoons
soy sauce
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1 tablespoon
brown sugar
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3 tablespoons
water
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2 teaspoons
mirin
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1 teaspoon
Sriracha
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1/2 teaspoon
Kosher salt
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2 teaspoons
fresh lime juice
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1
small shallot, minced
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1 splash
fish sauce
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1/4 cup
canola oil
- For the grill
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Canola oil
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1-2
eggplants, about 2 pounds
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1 pound
leeks
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1 pound
fresh trout fillets, skin on
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Kosher salt
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freshly ground black pepper
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1 handful
cilantro, chopped
Directions
- For the sauce
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In a medium sized bowl, whisk together all the ingredients for the sauce. Set aside.
- For the grill
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Cut off dark green parts of leeks and split white and light green part in half lengthwise. Rise to remove any grit, then set on a baking dish cut side down.
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Trim stem off eggplant and slice lengthwise into ½ - ¾ inch thick pieces. Place on baking dish with leeks.
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Drizzle vegetables generously with canola oil, salt, and pepper.
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Prepare grill for medium-high heat. Using a brush or a paper towel, gently grease the grill plates. Place eggplant pieces and leeks (cut side down) onto the grill, working in batches if needed, and cook for about 5 minutes per side, until vegetables are slightly charred and have distinct grill marks. Transfer back to baking dish.
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Assemble: Coarsely chop leeks and eggplant and transfer to bowl. Give the sauce another whisk to bring it back together, then pour it over the vegetables. Gently toss to coat, taste, and adjust salt and lime juice if needed. Transfer vegetables to serving dish and top with fish. Sprinkle with cilantro and more lime juice if needed and serve immediately.
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