Gin & Citrus Cured Trout

Sustainable Fish From Farmers Market

Cook Time: 48 hours
Serves: 2 - 4

Ingredients:

  • (1) 1lb skin-on, steelhead fillet
  • 6 Tbsp of gin
  • 1 orange
  • 1 lemon
  • 1 lime
  • 1/2 cup of sugar
  • 1/2 cup of kosher salt
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Fresh thyme
  • Toasted fennel seeds

Instructions:

  • Place the 1lb steelhead fillet in a Ziplock bag and add 6 Tbsp of gin
  • Zest one orange, one lemon, and one lime
  • Juice half an orange
  • Toast fennel seeds
  • Crumble bay leaf and fresh thyme
  • Rub the citrus zest, orange juice, toasted fennel seeds, bay leaf, thyme, sugar & salt gently onto fresh fillet and close Ziplock bag
  • Place ziplock bag inside fridge with a brick or heavy cast iron pan
  • Let fish cure for 48 hours, then brush off the salt and sugar with your fingers
  • Serve in thin slices and enjoy!