Pan-Seared Trout with Chicha Morada Reduction and Roasted Corn

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Delicate pan-seared trout fillets glazed with a sweet and tangy chicha morada reduction, served alongside roasted corn for a taste of Peruvian tradition. This Latin American recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs trout fillets, skin on, salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 300 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 Latin American cuisine 300 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Season 4 trout fillets with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place fillets skin-side down and cook for 4-5 minutes until skin is crisp, then flip and cook an additional 2 minutes until fish is just cooked through. Remove and keep warm.
  2. Step 2: In the same skillet, add 1 tbsp olive oil and 1 tbsp unsalted butter. Add 1 cup fresh corn kernels and sauté for 4 minutes until lightly browned and tender. Stir in 2 tbsp chopped cilantro and season with a pinch of salt.
  3. Step 3: In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup purple corn juice (chicha morada) with 2 tbsp brown sugar. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce to low and simmer for 10 minutes until the liquid reduces by half and thickens slightly. Remove from heat and stir in 1 tbsp fresh lime juice.
  4. Step 4: Plate the trout fillets with roasted corn on the side and drizzle the chicha morada reduction over the fish for a vibrant, tangy glaze.

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