Introduction
Discover the delightful and refreshing taste of Lettuce Wraps with Smoked Trout, a gourmet twist on traditional wraps. This fusion dish combines the crisp freshness of romaine lettuce leaves with the rich flavors of smoked trout, creating an unforgettable culinary experience.
Tips for this recipe
To ensure a smooth preparation process: use vegetable peeler to prep lettuce efficiently. Grate ginger or garlic with a Microplane grater, adding it as desired to the dressings for an extra punch of flavor.
Why you will love this recipe
Lettuce Wraps with Smoked Trout offer a unique blend of textures and tastes, making each bite both satisfying and healthful. The smokiness from the trout pairs impeccably with fresh vegetables and herbs, promising an explosion of flavors that will leave you craving more.
Ingredients
- 2 medium carrots, peeled
- 1/2 unpeeled English hothouse cucumber (do not remove seeds)
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced shallots
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced jalapeño chiles with seeds (preferably red; about 2 large)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice or unseasoned rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce (such as nam pla or nuoc nam)
- 2 4.5-ounce packages skinless smoked trout fillets,broken into bite-size pieces (about 2 cups)
- 1 cup diced grape tomatoes
- 1/2 cup whole fresh mint leaves
- 1/2 cup small whole fresh basil leaves
- 16 small to medium inner leaves of romaine lettuce (from about 2 hearts of romaine)
- 1/3 cup (about) Asian sweet chili sauce
- 1/4 cup finely chopped lightly salted dry-roasted peanuts
Adviced equipments
For this recipe, consider using:
- Vegetable Peeler: For peeling and preparing lettuce leaves without wasting much of the leaf material, ensuring minimal waste during prepping for wraps.
- Microplane Grater: Ideal for grating ginger or garlic, which can be added to dressings or seasonings for trout wrap.
History of the recipe
The concept of using lettuce leaves as wraps is ancient, with evidence dating back to Roman times. However, Lettuce Wraps with Smoked Trout combine traditional wrap techniques with a contemporary twist by incorporating smoked trout, which has gained popularity for its rich flavors and versatility in various cuisines.
Fun facts about this recipe
Smoked trout used in these wraps hails from a long history of smoking fish, dating back to ancient times when it was employed as a method for preservation. The practice has evolved over centuries, becoming an integral part of gourmet cooking and health food trends.
