Express
Sheet Pan Pecan-Topped Trout
with pesto squash
Prep & Cook Time: 20-30 min.
Spice Level: Mild
Cook Within: 3 days
Contains: Tree Nuts (Pecans), Fish (Trout), Milk
- Calorie-Conscious
- Carb-Conscious
- Protein-Packed
- Gluten-Smart
Chef
Jimmy Shay
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
- 1 Yellow Squash
- 1 Zucchini
- 1 oz. Beurre Blanc Butter
- 1 oz. Roasted Pecan Pieces
- 1 oz. Cream Cheese
- 1 oz. Red Pepper Pesto
- ½ oz. Hot Honey
- 1 tsp. Garlic Pepper
- ½ tsp. Smoked Paprika
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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Calories540
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Carbohydrates20g
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Net Carbs15g
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Fat37g
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Protein37g
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Sodium970mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- Cooking Spray
- 1 Baking Sheet
- 2 Mixing Bowls
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 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
Trim zucchini ends, quarter, and cut into 1/2" dice. Zucchini quantity may vary, but total weight will remain the same. Don't worry; recipe instructions are not impacted.
Trim yellow squash ends, quarter, and cut into 1/2" dice.Coarsely crush pecans.Pat trout dry. Season flesh side with 1/4 tsp. salt and a pinch of pepper. -
2 Assemble the Vegetables
In a mixing bowl, combine 2 tsp. olive oil, pesto, zucchini, 1/4 tsp. salt, and yellow squash.
Transfer vegetables to one half of prepared baking sheet. Spread into a single layer on their side. -
3 Add the Trout
In another mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, smoked paprika, and garlic pepper. Set aside.
Place trout on empty side of sheet and evenly top with cream cheese mixture, then crushed pecans, pressing gently to adhere. -
4 Roast Vegetables and Trout and Finish Dish
Roast in hot oven until vegetables are tender and trout reaches a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees, 12-15 minutes.
Carefully remove from oven. Stir softened butter into vegetables until melted and combined. Sheet will be hot! Use a utensil.To serve, top trout with hot honey (to taste). Bon appétit!
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