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Smoked Trout Brandade





Yields
Makes about 12 appetizer servings

Notes: This garlicky purée makes a good side dish as well as an appetizer. You can prepare through step 4 up to 1 day ahead; chill brandade airtight, and store crumbs airtight at room temperature. Bake chilled brandade 15 to 20 minutes.

 12 ounces boned, skinned smoked trout
 3 cloves garlic, peeled
 1 1/3 cups nonfat milk
 3 thyme sprigs (each about 3 in. long), rinsed
 1 1/2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch chunks
 2 baguettes (8 oz. each), sliced diagonally 1/4 inch thick
 3 tablespoons olive oil
  Salt and pepper
 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
Step 1
1

Shred trout with a fork. Thinly slice 2 cloves garlic. In a 2- to 3-quart pan, combine sliced garlic, milk, and thyme sprigs; bring just to a simmer over medium heat. Remove from heat, stir in trout, cover, and let stand about 15 minutes. Remove thyme sprigs.

Step 2
2

In a 3- to 4-quart pan, combine potatoes and about 1 quart water. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat; reduce heat and simmer until potatoes mash easily, about 20 minutes. Drain potatoes and return to pan.

Step 3
3

Meanwhile, place four baguette slices in a single layer on a 12- by 15-inch baking sheet. Bake in a 350° regular or convection oven, turning once, until crisp and dry, about 15 minutes total. Let cool. Rub one side of each slice with remaining garlic clove. Whirl slices in a food processor into coarse crumbs, or seal in a plastic bag and crush with a rolling pin.

Step 4
4

In a blender or food processor, whirl milk mixture until smooth. Add, with olive oil, to potatoes and beat with an electric mixer, or mash with a potato masher, until smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Scrape into a shallow 1- to 2-quart baking dish.

Step 5
5

Sprinkle top evenly with bread crumbs, then parsley. Bake in a 400° regular or convection oven until top is browned and center is hot, about 15 minutes. Serve brandade with remaining baguette slices.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 0


Amount Per Serving
Calories 240Calories from Fat 28
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7.6g12%

Saturated Fat 1.5g8%
Cholesterol 8mg3%
Sodium 543mg23%
Total Carbohydrate 30g10%

Dietary Fiber 1.9g8%
Protein 12g24%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.