Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
0.5 cup

fat-free Greek yogurt

0.25 cup

extra-virgin olive oil

2 tbsp

fresh lemon juice

1 tsp

finely grated garlic

finely grated

12 unit

collard greens

stems discarded, leaves finely shredded

0.25 unit

red cabbage

finely shredded

2 unit

celery ribs

thinly sliced

2 tbsp

chopped dill

chopped

1 tsp

Kosher salt

1 tsp

Pepper

1 tbsp

crushed red pepper

crushed

2 tsp

dried oregano

dried

1 tsp

dried thyme

dried

0.5 tsp

ground allspice

ground

0.5 tsp

ground cumin

ground

0.25 tsp

black pepper

4 unit

trout fillets

skin-on, pinbones removed

6 tbsp

extra-virgin olive oil

1 tsp

Kosher salt

Step 1
~2 min

Combine Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, and garlic in a large bowl.

Step 2
~2 min

Whisk until smooth to create the slaw dressing.

Step 3
~2 min

Add shredded collards, red cabbage, sliced celery, and chopped dill to the bowl.

Step 4
~2 min

Season the slaw with salt and pepper, then toss to coat.

Step 5
~2 min

In a small bowl, mix crushed red pepper, dried oregano, dried thyme, ground allspice, ground cumin, and black pepper to create the jerk seasoning.

Step 6
~2 min

Rub the trout fillets with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and season with salt and pepper.

Step 7
~2 min

Sprinkle the jerk spice rub over the flesh side of the trout, gently patting to help it adhere.

Key Technique: Spice Rub
Step 8
~2 min

Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 9
~2 min

Add 2 trout fillets, skin side down, to the hot skillet.

Step 10
~2 min

Cook until the skin is golden and crisp, about 3 minutes.

Step 11
~2 min

Flip the fish and cook until golden and just cooked through, about 2 minutes longer.

Step 12
~2 min

Transfer the cooked trout fillets to plates.

Step 13
~2 min

Wipe out the skillet.

Step 14
~2 min

Repeat the cooking process with the remaining oil and trout fillets.

Step 15
~2 min

Serve the jerk trout with the collard slaw.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust the amount of crushed red pepper to control the spice level.

Marinate the trout in the spice rub for at least 30 minutes for a more intense flavor.

Ensure the skillet is hot before adding the fish for crispy skin.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

10 minutes

Batch Cooking
Not Ideal
Make Ahead

The slaw can be made a few hours in advance.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Medium
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side of roasted sweet potatoes.

Serve with cornbread.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Roasted sweet potatoes
Cornbread

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Caribbean/American

Cultural Significance

Fusion of Caribbean jerk spices with Southern slaw.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Weeknight Dinner
Summer BBQ
Casual Gathering

Popularity Score

75/100

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