Steelhead Trout With Leeks And Mustard Cream

Total Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 6 (4 ounce) steelhead trout or 6 (4 ounce) salmon fillets
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup dry wine
• 2 leeks, parts only, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon dijon mustard

Recipe

• 1 liberally season the fish on both sides with salt and pepper. in a large frying pan, melt the butter over medium heat until it is foaming. add the fish and saute for 2 minutes on each side. transfer to a warm plate. reduce heat to medium-low, add the wine and leeks, and saute until the leeks are soft, about 5 minutes. stir in the cream and mustard. add the fish to the pan, baste with the sauce, cover, and cook over medium-low heat until still translucent in the center, about 5 minutes. the fish will continue to cook through off heat. serve topped with sauce.