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Accompaniments for smoked trout (individual picnic lunch)

MrsBridges | Jul 11, 201512:02 PM 12
Picnic Smoked Fish Trout Lunch

I just bought a piece of smoked trout at the farmer's market. I'm soliciting suggestions to make it the centerpiece of an individual picnic lunch. What fruits, salads, etc would you pack with it?

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    turkeylover I would put some lemon, capers, fresh thyme, and thinly sliced onions on top of the trout. And pair it with an arugula salad with...

    I would put some lemon, capers, fresh thyme, and thinly sliced onions on top of the trout. And pair it with an arugula salad with a vinaigrette made of hazelnut oil, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and champagne vinegar. In the salad I would put some thinly sliced onions as well. Hope this gives you some ideas :). Maybe some assorted berries with balsamic for dessert.

    1. linguafood Fresh grated horseradish mixed with crème fraîche and a little cranberry jelly. Or no jelly. Horseradish is smoked fish's buddy...

      Fresh grated horseradish mixed with crème fraîche and a little cranberry jelly. Or no jelly.

      Horseradish is smoked fish's buddy.

      1. s
        salsailsa A lentil salad. Vinaigrette based potato salad

        A lentil salad.
        Vinaigrette based potato salad

        1. d
          DowntownJosie I would serve it with potato salad with dill and horseradish and an apple and fennel slaw or maybe a fresh corn salad? The salads...

          I would serve it with potato salad with dill and horseradish and an apple and fennel slaw or maybe a fresh corn salad? The salads can be made the day before and last for a few days. I also really like blueberry crumb bars- they are sturdy and they pack very well.

          1. hotoynoodle shredded salad of carrot and radish with a dijon vinaigrette.

            shredded salad of carrot and radish with a dijon vinaigrette.

            1. t
              Tara57 Water crackers Pickles Celery sticks Tomato, onion, and cucumber salad, or maybe simply sliced tomatoes Something with bubbles...

              Water crackers
              Pickles
              Celery sticks
              Tomato, onion, and cucumber salad, or maybe simply sliced tomatoes
              Something with bubbles to cut through the rich trout - beer, sparkling wine, cider, or water

              1. Breadcrumbs My first thought was a roast potato salad with a chili lemon chive caper vinaigrette. I might also pack some water crackers...

                My first thought was a roast potato salad with a chili lemon chive caper vinaigrette.

                I might also pack some water crackers and some cream cheese with some capers and chopped preserved lemon mixed in. I love this cheese mix atop crackers with some smoked fish atop.

                1. Ttrockwood Unconventional: Make a savory yogurt bowl with plain greek yogurt mixed with shredded cucumber and chopped green onions, S&...

                  Unconventional:
                  Make a savory yogurt bowl with plain greek yogurt mixed with shredded cucumber and chopped green onions, S&P. Top with cherry tomatoes, capers or olives, something crunchy like sliced almonds.
                  Add the trout to the top. Scoop and eat with sturdy plain pita chips (like stacey's naked flavor)
                  +1 for a bubbly beverage

                  1. Wahooty I am seconding: 1) Crackers. Although you have probably already thought of that. 2) Vinaigrette potato salad. Something like...

                    I am seconding:
                    1) Crackers. Although you have probably already thought of that.
                    2) Vinaigrette potato salad. Something like one would make as part of a salade nicoise. I would use dill and parsley as my fresh herbs. I would actually use this as a jumping off point for my picnic and pack tomatoes, blanched or pickled green beans, hard boiled (or deviled?) eggs, lettuce leaves to make wraps... What can I say, I like a theme.
                    3) Bubbly beverage. As someone who has just been enjoying a late-night snack of stale crackers and smoked whitefish dip, smoked fish is persnickety with pairings. I like a strong Belgian beer with smoked fish, or a very crisp, tart bubbly wine or cider can also work. Non-alcoholic? Maybe a fizzy lemonade on the tart side (maybe with a little thyme)?

                    1. TampaGul Mostly preferring to serve finger food at a picnic - I'd include a baguette, brie, a favorite white wine, green and black grapes...

                      Mostly preferring to serve finger food at a picnic - I'd include a baguette, brie, a favorite white wine, green and black grapes and a couple squares of the finest chocolate your money can buy.

                      If you feel you need a 'veggie' then go with pickled beets, pickled onions, etc. - or caprese on a stick (cherry tomatoes, cubed moz and basil)

                      Enjoy your picnic!

                      1. m
                        MrsBridges Thanks, everyone. I'm picking and choosing different items from the responses, based on items I already have. I will eat the trout...

                        Thanks, everyone. I'm picking and choosing different items from the responses, based on items I already have. I will eat the trout with capers, dill, and lemon slices. My sides will be a cucumber salad, berries dressed with balsamic, and a berry bar cookie. And a bottle of Perrier. I will bookmark this page and refer to it next time I buy smoked fish.

                        1. t
                          treb Tater salad, cream cheese and crackers.

                          Tater salad, cream cheese and crackers.

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