Recipe Masterclass - Cured Trout

A simple yet beautiful dish, perfectly suited for a lovely summer afternoon.

INGREDIENTS
1200g fresh skinless ocean trout
150g sea salt
150g caster sugar
1 cup dill chopped
1 cup crème fraîche
2 1/2 tbspn horseradish minced
1/2 tsp lemon juice
Radishes & micro herbs to garnish
To taste white pepper

METHOD
​1: Using tweezers, remove the line of bones visible in the trout.

2: Combine the sea salt, sugar and dill in a mixing bowl and stir together.

3: Choose two trays the length of the trout, then spread half of the salt mixture over the base of one of the trays, put the trout on top and then cover with the remaining amount of salt mixture.

4: Cover tightly with cling film, then place the second tray on top of the fish and place weights into the tray. Transfer the trout to the refrigerator and allow to cure for 8 hours.

5: Place the crème fraîche, horseradish and lemon juice into a mixing bowl and stir together.

6: Season with a pinch of freshly ground white pepper. Place into a serving dish, cover with cling film and place into fridge until ready to serve.

7: Wipe the salt mixture from the trout with a wet clean cloth. portion the trout into thin slices, across the grain and garnish with shaved radish & micro herbs, slices of fresh lemon and the horseradish crème.
Beautiful!