Smoked Trout With Sweet Pepper Strips And Lemon
A quick, nourishing snack featuring flaked smoked trout and crisp bell pepper. Finished with a squeeze of fresh lemon and olive oil for a bright, brain-boosting bite.
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Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthLow energy
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Before you start
Your 5-minute game plan
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Equipment
Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Store leftover lemon wedges in an airtight container in the fridge to squeeze into your daily water.
Do these three things first
- 1Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 2Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
- 3Read through the steps once before you begin
Ingredients
Gather as you go
Ingredients
From Your Pantry
Cook along
One clear step at a time
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Next: Slice the bell pepper into 1/2-inch wide…
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Slice the bell pepper into 1/2-inch wide…
Slice the bell pepper into 1/2-inch wide strips, discarding the stem and seeds.
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Flake the smoked trout fillets into bite-sized…
Flake the smoked trout fillets into bite-sized pieces onto a plate alongside the pepper strips.
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Cut the lemon into wedges and squeeze…
Cut the lemon into wedges and squeeze fresh juice generously over the trout and peppers.
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Finish with a light drizzle of extra…
Finish with a light drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and a crack of black pepper before serving.
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The nutrition underneath
Why this bowl holds together
Look for tinned smoked trout if…
Look for tinned smoked trout if fresh fillets aren't accessible; it keeps well in the pantry and is often more budget-friendly.
Smoked salmon or mackerel can easily…
Smoked salmon or mackerel can easily be swapped in if trout isn't available.
Store leftover lemon wedges in an…
Store leftover lemon wedges in an airtight container in the fridge to squeeze into your daily water.
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