I couldn't resist buying fresh Steelhead Trout filets, while at my market on Saturday morning. They were such a beautiful color, and I like to prepare them very simply-- salt & pepper, seared and roasted in olive oil. It's a technique I learned from
Ina Garten, and it never fails to produce moist fish in a short amount of time. I was suddenly inspired to make a peach chutney, because I have several jars of peach jam that I made last summer. I found a recipe for peach chutney on
Epicurious, and I was thrilled that I had all of the ingredients on hand-- well, except for fresh peaches. I figured that I would improvise, and reduce the amount of sugar in the original recipe. I didn't photograph how I made the chutney, because I was
a) very hungry
b) wasn't sure how the chutney would turn out because
c) I had never made a chutney before!
The ingredients I used were: thinly sliced onion, diced red pepper, diced jalapeno, fresh minced ginger, minced garlic, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, kosher salt & peach jam (fresh peaches would have been nice). I cooked this for about 15 minutes and let it simmer until it thickened. I could not stop tasting it, it was so delicious! So, I quickly wrote down the recipe (which is at the bottom of this post) and grabbed the camera.
The fish took about 4 minutes to sear, and about 4 minutes to roast at 450F. I also roasted some asparagus, and boiled some potatoes.
I have so much fresh chives that are thriving in our backyard!
This dinner was ready in about 30 minutes, with the chutney taking the most time to make.
VERDICT: My son (who has moved back home with us), my husband and I both loved the chutney. I can't wait to make more of this-- in fact, I might make a huge batch and (using a water bath canner), I might store this along with my homemade jams that I like to make. The chutney has flavors of ginger that comes through, balanced with a little jalapeno (I think I could have easily used two jalapenos), with a little bit of sweetness. This chutney would be excellent with a roasted pork tenderloin, and that's exactly what I'll do later on this week.
Here's the printable recipe:
sounds wonderful, I'm not into fish at all, but I think the idea of using it on pork sounds terrific.
ReplyDeleteThat chutney looks like the perfect accompaniment to that fish.
ReplyDeleteDebby, your pictures are drop-dead, mouthwatering gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThis sounds really really good. We should have peaches soon here in Texas, what a great idea! ~LeslieMichele
ReplyDeleteAll you had to say was a technique by Ina Garten-that was enough for me :-) Seriously, this looks fabulous. The chutney is looks really good. Please jar tons of it. It will be wonderful with so many dishes.
ReplyDeleteThat looks like a fabulous combo. I'd probably make the chutney with mangoes though, as the peaches that make it here aren't so great.
ReplyDeleteI love a good chutney and it seems like it would go especially well on a fish like trout. This looks like a fabulous meal!
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I love chutney with fish - this dish looks and sounds amaazing.
ReplyDeleteI am a fan of chutney!! All kinds...anytime! This is a great match up!
ReplyDeleteThe trout looks delicious--and I am sure it paired perfectly with the chutney--a beautiful dish.
ReplyDeleteThis looks wonderful! Beautiful trout and beautiful colors!
ReplyDeleteDebby,
ReplyDeleteThose are some georgeous photo's. I have never tried steelehead trout. It sure looks delicious. The chutney is awesome amd would pair well with pork also. I'm going to have to see if I can locate that fish and will definately have to make up a jar of your chutney. Thanks.
Love it! Scrumptious! Both photos and recipe (and blog design)!
ReplyDeleteThis looks like a gorgeous meal!
ReplyDeleteI'm a big chutney fan so I can't pass up trying this delicious looking relish. Trout isn't available now so I'll give it a try on salmon fillets.
ReplyDeleteTht trout looks very much like salmon- no wonder you were attracted to it's color.
ReplyDeleteOoh and I think your quartet of chive blossoms is lovely!
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I have never heard of this steelhead trout, but it looks gorgeous with it's pink hue (so much like salmon). I bet it paired wonderfully with your peach chutney. Chives are one of my most favorite herbs and I love the photos with the chive flowers - gorgeous!
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