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Chermoula Steelhead Trout with Warm Heirloom Tomatoes and Lentil Salad

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INGREDIENTS
For the Chermoula:
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¾ teaspoon coriander seeds
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¾ teaspoon cumin seeds
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2 garlic cloves
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¼ teaspoon lemon zest, finely grated
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¼ cup fresh lemon juice
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1 teaspoon smoked paprika
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¾ teaspoon kosher salt
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¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
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1 cup (packed) cilantro leaves with tender stems
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1 cup (packed) parsley leaves
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½ cup (packed) mint leaves, reserving 1 tablespoon mint for garnish
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¾ cup extra virgin live oil
For the Trout & Lentil Salad:
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2 Fresh & Wild Steelhead Trout Fillets, thawed and patted dry
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2 tablespoons chermoula seasoning
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Sea salt and cracked black pepper to taste
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¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
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1 15-oz. can lentils, drained and rinsed
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4 heirloom tomatoes, sliced
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1 Lebanese or English cucumber, thinly sliced
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1 cup mint leaves, coarsely chopped
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Lemon wedges to serve
Directions
For the Chermoula:
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Toast coriander and cumin seeds in a small dry skillet, tossing occasionally until very fragrant, about 2 minutes.
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Let cool, then lightly crush with a heavy skillet or mallet. Puree toasted seeds, garlic, oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, paprika, salt and red pepper flakes in a food processor until spices are ground and mixture is very smooth.
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Add cilantro, parsley, and mint. Process until well combined but slightly textured.
Note: Sauce can be made 3 days ahead. Chill in an airtight container.
For the Trout and Lentil Salad:
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Pre-heat oven to 400° F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the trout fillets on the lined sheet.
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Brush trout with the chermoula, sprinkle with salt and pepper and drizzle with 1 tablespoon of the oil.
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Cook for 10-12 minutes or until the trout is opaque and flakes easily.
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While the trout is cooking, pace the lentils, tomatoes, cucumber, mint, salt, pepper and remaining oil in a large bowl and toss to combine.
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Add to sheet pan alongside trout the last 5 minutes of cooking to warm. Remove tray from oven and cool 5 minutes.
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Serve on tray or plate as desired. Garnish with mint leaves and serve with lemon slices.
Takes, Serves 2.