Lunch: Smoked Trout Brandade

Recipe by /contributors/john-fleer Fleer's family enjoys indoor picnics with brandade (made here with a shortcut: smoked trout) and storebought fixings. "We just sit on the floor and chat and chew," he says.

This recipe includes superfoods such as:

Lemon

Health benefits of Smoked Trout Brandade

Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form.

Ingredients

1 large russet potato (about 10 oz.)
1 teaspoon plus 1/2 cup olive oil
2 garlic cloves, peeled
8 ounces smoked trout, skin and bones removed
3/4 cup whole milk
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons finely grated Parmesan
1 baguette, sliced, toasted
Cured meats, cheeses, and grapes (for serving)

Instructions

Heat oven to 400 °. Rub potato with 1 teaspoon oil and bake directly on oven rack until tender, 50 –60 minutes. Let cool slightly, then peel. Mash potato until nearly smooth
Meanwhile, bring garlic, trout, and milk to a simmer in a medium saucepan. Remove from heat; let sit 10 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer half of trout to a plate; flake.
Place garlic, milk, and remaining trout in a food processor along with lemon juice, paprika (if using), and remaining 1/2 cup oil; process until smooth. Transfer to a large bowl and gently fold in mashed potato and flaked trout; season with salt and pepper.
Transfer trout mixture to a 1-quart shallow baking dish or four 6-ounce ramekins and top with Parmesan. Bake until cheese is melted and golden brown and brandade is heated through, 15 –20 minutes. Serve with bread, meats, cheeses, and grapes.

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