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Recipe for: Trout fillet with green pea puree and cranberry sauce

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A modern fusion dish for a summer gathering: delicate trout fillet served on creamy young green pea puree and complemented by an aromatic, slightly sweet-and-sour cranberry sauce. The dish combines Polish, seasonal ingredients—fresh peas and cranberries—with contemporary cooking techniques: quick frying for a crispy skin and silky pureeing of the puree. Appearance: juicy, pink fillets arranged on a green mat of puree, drops of cranberry sauce, and a few leaves of arugula or fresh thyme. It pairs wonderfully with a light white wine, a salad of young leaves, and roasted young potatoes. Flavor qualities: contrast of textures (crispy trout skin vs. velvety puree) and balance of sweetness and acidity in the sauce.

Ingredients Used

Ingredients (16)

Servings:
4
  • Trout 600 g
  • Green peas 400 g
  • Butter 60 g
  • Sour cream 50 g
  • Rapeseed oil 20 g
  • Garlic 2 clove (~10 g)
  • Shallot 30 g
  • Fresh cranberry 200 g
  • Sugar 50 g
  • Balsamic vinegar 15 ml
  • Lemon 1 pcs (~80 g)
  • 🌿 Spices
  • Salt 6 g
  • Black pepper 4 pinch (~2 g)
  • Thyme 5 g
  • ✨ Optional
  • Walnuts 30 g
  • Arugula 40 g
💰 Estimated dish cost: ~60.23 PLN (15.06 PLN/serving)

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Preparation steps

Puree

1

Prepare the peas: bring a large pot of water (about 1.5 l) to a boil, add 2 g of salt (part of the total amount of salt). Add the peas to the boiling water and cook for 2–3 minutes, until the seeds become bright green and tender, but not mushy. Check: the peas should be soft when pierced with a fork, while retaining their firmness.

Ingredients: Green peas, Salt
Use a medium pot with a thick bottom. Cook over high heat to set the color. Do not overcook — the puree will be darker and watery.
2

After cooking, immediately transfer the peas to a bowl of ice-cold water (bowl with ice cubes) for 1 minute to stop the cooking process and preserve the vibrant color. Drain very thoroughly in a colander.

Ingredients: Green peas
Use a fine mesh strainer and a large bowl of ice. Squeeze out the water well, as dry peas blend better.
3

Transfer the drained peas to a blender. Add 30 g of butter, 50 ml of cream, 1/2 lemon zest (finely grated), and 2 g of salt. Blend on high speed for 30–45 seconds until smooth and uniform in consistency. If the mixture is too thick, add 1–2 tablespoons of the pea cooking water (after draining). After blending, strain the puree through a fine sieve or chinois to achieve a silky texture.

Ingredients: Green peas, Butter, Sour cream, Lemon, Salt
Use a high-power blender or immersion blender. Straining is optional, but it gives a professional, velvety effect. Use a wooden spatula for puréeing.

Cranberry sauce

4

Chop the shallot very finely (into thin slices or small cubes). Heat 10 g of butter with 5 ml of rapeseed oil in a small pan over medium heat. Add the shallot and sauté for 2–3 minutes until it becomes soft and translucent (without browning too much). Add the chopped garlic and sauté for 20–30 seconds until fragrant.

Ingredients: Shallot, Butter, Rapeseed oil, Garlic
Use a pan with a diameter of 20–24 cm or a small saucepan. Stir with a wooden spoon to avoid burning the shallot. Add the garlic at the end of the shallot frying.
5

Add cranberries (200 g), 50 g of sugar, and 15 ml of balsamic vinegar to the pan. Reduce the heat and simmer for 10–12 minutes, until the cranberries burst and the sauce thickens. Stir occasionally and lightly crush the fruits with a wooden spoon to release their juice. Finally, season with 1–2 teaspoons of juice from half a lemon to taste and sweeten if necessary.

Ingredients: Fresh cranberry, Sugar, Balsamic vinegar, Lemon
If you want a smooth sauce, blend the mixture with an immersion blender and strain it through a sieve; if you prefer small pieces, leave it with a rustic character. The sauce should be shiny and thick enough not to spread immediately on the plate.

Trout

6

Pat the fillets dry with a paper towel. Rub the skin with a pinch of salt (about 2 g) and lightly sprinkle with pepper. Heat a large pan (preferably non-stick or cast iron) over medium-high heat. Add 10 ml of rapeseed oil and wait until it starts to shimmer slightly (about 1 minute).

Ingredients: Trout, Salt, Black pepper, Rapeseed oil
Use a pan with a diameter of 26–28 cm so that the fillets can lie freely and do not overlap. The fillets should be dry — moisture hinders achieving a crispy skin.
7

Place the fillets skin-side down in a single layer (do not move them for the first 2–3 minutes). Fry without moving for 3–4 minutes, until the skin becomes very crispy and golden. Check: the skin should be firm and lift away from the pan with a distinct sound. Add 20 g of butter and a few sprigs of thyme; tilt the pan and spoon the butter over the fillets for 30–45 seconds for flavor.

Ingredients: Trout, Butter, Thyme
Use a three-point check: touch (skin is firm), appearance (golden), time (3–4 min). If you have a thermometer, the internal temperature of the meat should be 52–55°C for a slightly pink center.
8

Gently flip the fillets for 30–60 seconds just to finish cooking the meat side — do not overcook. If the fillets are thicker (over 2 cm), after searing skin-side down, you can place the pan in an oven preheated to 180°C for 3–5 minutes, until they reach the proper temperature.

Ingredients: Trout
If you are using the oven, make sure the pan is suitable for baking (cast iron or steel). Do not put a non-stick pan in a hot oven.

Assembly and serving

9

On lightly warmed plates, place 90–100 g of pea puree per serving (use a spoon to spread it into a round 'bed'). Lay one trout fillet on the puree. Spoon 2–3 tablespoons (about 40–60 g) of cranberry sauce next to or partially on the fillet, creating a color contrast. Add a few arugula leaves and sprinkle with finely chopped, lightly toasted walnuts, if using.

Ingredients: Green peas, Trout, Fresh cranberry, Arugula
Use a tablespoon to aesthetically spread the puree. Serve immediately while the fillet is hot — the dish loses its texture if it sits for too long.
10

Season the dish on the plate with a few drops of lemon juice for freshness and possibly a bit of freshly ground pepper. Serve immediately to maintain the contrast between the crispy crust and the creamy puree.

Ingredients: Lemon, Black pepper
Prepare all the elements before frying the fish (mise en place). Fry the fillets last to serve them hot.

Fun Fact

💡

Cranberries were valued in Polish folk cuisine as a natural preservative and a slightly sour addition to meats — today they pair wonderfully with fish, cutting through the richness of butter and adding freshness.

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Tips

🍽️ Serving

Serve on warm plates. A light, dry white wine (e.g., dry Riesling or Sauvignon Blanc) or chilled sparkling water with a slice of lemon pairs well with the dish. It can be served with roasted young potatoes or a crispy baguette.

🥡 Storage

Store the puree and sauce separately in closed containers in the refrigerator for up to 48 hours. The fillets are best consumed immediately; if there are leftovers, store for 24 hours and reheat briefly in the oven at 160°C for 6–8 minutes to avoid drying out. The cranberry sauce can be frozen for up to 3 months.

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