Express
Sheet Pan Balsamic Honey Trout
with pesto buttered vegetables
Prep & Cook Time: 20-30 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 3 days
Contains: Tree Nuts (Almonds), Fish (Trout), Milk
- Calorie-Conscious
- Carb-Conscious
- Fiber-Rich
- Protein-Packed
- Gluten-Smart
Chef
Laura Alpern
If you’re in search of a meal with minimal clean-up, our Express Sheet Pan meals are perfect for you. These flavorful dishes are quick-cooking and just require one sheet pan. Yes, that’s right, just one. Dinner can be served for you and a loved one in no time, leaving the kitchen close to spot-less. One sheet, little time, lots of flavor.
In Your Box (serves 2)
- 10 oz. Steelhead Trout Filets
- 8 oz. Carrot
- 4 oz. Broccoli Florets
- 1 oz. Basil Pesto Butter
- 1 oz. Balsamic Vinaigrette
- ½ fl. oz. Honey
- ½ oz. Roasted Sliced Almonds
- ⅓ oz. Butter
- ¼ oz. Dijon Mustard
- ½ tsp. Potato Spice Seasoning
- ½ tsp. Garlic and Parsley Seasoning
Due to our just-in-time sourcing model, we may have to send you a substitute ingredient. Not to worry! We make sure every ingredient sent to you meets our high quality standards. We’ll keep you informed should a switch occur, so please check the ingredient labels in your meal bag.
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories550
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Carbohydrates25g
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Net Carbs19g
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Fat36g
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Protein37g
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Sodium1360mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- Cooking Spray
- 1 Baking Sheet
- 1 Microwave-Safe Bowl
- 1 Microwave
- 1 Peeler
Before You Cook
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
Customize It Instructions
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If using antibiotic free chicken, pat dry. Add chicken to a medium non-stick pan with 2 tsp. olive oil over medium heat. Cook until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes per side.
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If using filets mignon or sirloin steaks, pat dry. Add steaks to a medium non-stick pan with 2 tsp. olive oil over medium heat. Cook until steak reaches desired doneness, or 4-6 minutes per side for medium/medium-well. Rest, 3 minutes. Steak thickness can vary; if you receive a thinner steak, we recommend checking for doneness sooner.
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If using salmon, pat dry. Add salmon, skin-side up first to a medium non-stick pan with 2 tsp. olive oil over medium heat. Cook until salmon reaches minimum internal temperature, 4-6 minutes per side.
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1 Prepare the Ingredients
Peel, trim, and cut carrot lengthwise into 1/4" half-moons. If carrot is larger than 1" in diameter, halve before slicing.
Cut broccoli into bite-sized pieces.In a microwave-safe bowl, combine honey, vinaigrette, mustard (to taste), and a pinch of salt and pepper. Set aside.Pat trout dry. Season flesh side with potato spice seasoning and a pinch of salt. -
2 Start the Vegetables
Place carrots and broccoli on one side of prepared baking sheet. Toss with 2 tsp. olive oil, garlic and parsley seasoning, and 1/4 tsp. salt. Spread into a single layer on their side.
Roast in hot oven, 12 minutes.Carefully remove from oven. -
3 Add Trout and Finish Vegetables
Place trout on empty side of sheet and evenly top with 1 tsp. honey mixture (reserve remaining for butter).
Roast in hot oven until vegetables are tender and trout reaches a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees, 7-10 minutes.Carefully remove from oven and stir pesto butter into vegetables until combined. Sheet will be hot! Use a utensil.While trout and vegetables roast, continue recipe. -
4 Heat Glaze and Finish Dish
Add plain butter to bowl with remaining honey mixture.
Microwave uncovered until butter is melted, 10-20 seconds.Carefully remove from microwave and stir to combine. Use a new utensil. Do not cross contaminate!To serve, top trout with glaze and garnish with almonds. Bon appétit!
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