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Steelhead Trout on a Cedar Plank and Cilantro-Lime Rice

Servings 1 -2 serving s of fish and 1-2 servings of rice

Ingredients
  

  • Steelhead Trout on a Cedar Plank:
  • 1 6-8 oz filet steelhead trout w/skin on
  • olive oil for the plank
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • Cilantro-Lime Rice:
  • Water for soaking the rice
  • 1/2 C rice can use white or brown. I like organic california basmati rice
  • 1 C chicken broth
  • juice from 1/2 small lime
  • 1/4 C fresh chopped cilantro

Instructions
 

  • Steelhead Trout on a Cedar Plank:
  • Soak the cedar plank for at least one hour in cold water.
  • Preheat grill to 350 degrees F.
  • Brush olive oil over one side of the plank.
  • Place the filet on the oiled side of the plank, skin side down.
  • Season with salt and pepper and place on the grill.
  • Cook until the fish has an internal temp of 145 degrees F.
  • Cilantro-Lime Rice:
  • Soak the rice in a bowl of water for 30 minutes.
  • Place the rice in a fine wire mesh sieve and rinse well with cold water until the water runs clear to remove starch.
  • Place the chicken broth in a small sauce pan along with the rice over medium heat.
  • Allow the mixture to come to a slight boil and turn the heat down to low. Cover with a lid and simmer until the rice is fork tender and fluffy.
  • Stir in the lime juice and cilantro and serve hot.

Notes

Recipe by: Connie Murray @Happybellyfoodie.com