Cheddar-Crusted Trout with Bacon Coleslaw

The family is going to love this cheesy, crusted trout recipe—use your fave cheddar crackers for a quick meal.

Ingredient List:
4 (6-ounce) trout fillets
1 cup finely crushed cheddar crackers of choice
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups grated green cabbage
½ cup grated carrots
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
3 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
1/3 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
Sea salt and black pepper, to taste

Directions:
1) Coat trout fillets in crushed crackers to coat, pressing crumbs to adhere to fish.

2) Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add trout and cook until browned on both sides, turning once, about 8 minutes total.

3) Meanwhile, combine cabbage, carrots, parsley, and bacon in a large bowl. Whisk together mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper; pour over vegetables and toss well.

4) To serve, place trout on plates; top with slaw.

Source: Trout Recipes.

Having a taco night at home? Make sure you’ve got a killer Mexican-inspired rice pilaf to complete the meal.

Ingredient List:
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup diced onion
3 cups long-grain white rice
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground cumin
4 cups water
1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes, in juice

Method:
1) Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium. Add onion and cook until translucent, stirring occasionally, about 4 minutes. Add rice, garlic, salt, and cumin; cook until fragrant and rice is toasty, about 3 minutes, stirring.

2) Add water and tomatoes to saucepan; bring to a boil over high heat. Lower to a simmer and cook until rice is soft and liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat, fluff rice with a fork, and allow to stand 5 minutes, covered. Serve warm.

Source: Rice Recipes.