Spotted Trout with Vegetable Stuffing

Recipe

• 4 spotted trout fillets
• 3 tablespoons butter
• ⅓ cup shredded carrots
• ⅓ cup chopped green onions, including tops
• ⅓ cup chopped celery
• ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper            
• 2 cups soft bread cubes
• 1 ½ tablespoons butter, melted
• salt
• freshly ground black pepper

Preheat the oven to 375° F.

In a medium saucepan, melt 3 tablespoons of butter. Sauté carrot, onions and celery. Remove from heat, add parsley, ¼ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper.

In a large bowl, combine bread and 2 tablespoons melted butter. Add vegetables and mix well. Spoon about ¼ cup of stuffing onto each fillet. Roll up fillet and place seam side down. Brush with remaining 1 ½ tablespoons of melted butter. Lightly salt and pepper. Place stuffed fillets on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for about 10 to 12 minutes or until done. Cooking time will vary depending on the thickness of the fillets.

Contributed by Joyce Taylor MM2