Baked Trout

Method

• step 1

  Preheat oven to 180 (160 fan). Place trout fillets in a single layer in a buttered roasting tin, and sprinkle with black pepper.

• step 2

  Cover tightly with foil and bake for 15 mins or until fish is opaque and flaky.

• step 3

  Watercress sauce: place creme liquide, watercress, butter, flour, lemon juice and egg yolk in food processor, season with salt and pepper. Puree until smooth.

• step 4

  Transfer mixture to saucepan and cook gently, stirring constantly, until sauce thickens.

• step 5

  Serve the trout hot accompanied by watercress and lemon sauce with frsh sprigs of watercress.