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Trout Mornay in a white ceramic casserole pan

Trout Mornay

Tender trout fillets baked beneath a rich, creamy Mornay cheese sauce for an elegant yet easy seafood dinner.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: European, French
Calories: 520

Ingredients
  

Trout
  • 4 trout fillets skin removed
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper freshly ground, to taste
Mornay Sauce
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter plus extra for greasing
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups whole milk slightly warmed
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese freshly shredded
  • 0.5 cup Gruyère cheese freshly shredded
  • 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese finely grated
  • 0.25 tsp paprika
Garnish
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • 4 lemon wedges for serving

Equipment

  • Medium baking dish
  • Medium saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Cheese grater

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly butter a medium baking dish.
  2. Pat the trout fillets dry, arrange them in a single layer in the baking dish, and season lightly with salt and black pepper.
  3. Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring continuously.
  4. Gradually pour in the warm milk while whisking. Cook for 4–6 minutes, until the sauce is smooth and thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.
  5. Whisk in the Dijon mustard, minced garlic, and paprika.
  6. Reduce the heat to low. Gradually stir in the cheddar, Gruyère, and Parmesan until fully melted and smooth. Taste and adjust the seasoning.
  7. Pour the Mornay sauce evenly over the trout fillets, spreading it gently so each fillet is completely coated.
  8. Bake for 20–25 minutes, until the trout flakes easily and the sauce is bubbling. Broil for 1–2 minutes if a more golden top is desired.
  9. Rest for 5 minutes, garnish with chopped parsley, and serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Calories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 45gFat: 33gSaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 155mgSodium: 610mgSugar: 6gVitamin A: 22IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 48mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Use freshly grated cheese for the smoothest sauce. Frozen trout may be used if fully thawed and patted dry. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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