There's a new Citarella market near me. I love this place, mostly because they have all sorts of gorgeous, fresh produce, interesting breads and fish that not only looks beautiful, but looks as if all of it was just caught -- moist, glossy, and without any hint of fish odor.
Also -- the variety of fish they offer is huge -- you just can't get some of it in most places, even a good fish market. Some I've never seen before.
Like Tasmanian Ocean Trout.
It looked, well, good enough to eat, I had to buy some.
It was more than good enough to eat.
Although Tasmanian Ocean Trout resembles salmon, it doesn't taste like salmon. It's milder and sweeter. The flesh is softer. More like trout.
Of course.
I'll be going back for more.
Here's how I cooked it. Stay tuned for more recipes.
Of course, if you can't find this fish variety, do try the recipe using salmon.
Roasted Tasmanian Ocean Trout with Orange, Soy and Ginger Glaze
- 1-1/2 pounds Tasmanian Ocean Trout (or substitute salmon) filet
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh ginger
- 1 large clove garlic, finely chopped
- 1 thick scallion, chopped
- salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Place the fish in a shallow pan or dish. In a bowl, mix the orange juice, soy sauce, rice vinegar, vegetable oil, ginger, garlic and scallion. Pour the mixture over the salmon and coat the entire surface of the fish with the mixture. Let marinate in the refrigerator for at least one hour. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the fish on the parchment. Pour some of the marinade on top. Roast the fish for about 15 minutes or until the surface is crispy and cooked to desired doneness.
Makes 4 servings