Spiced Trout with Cherry Tomato and Dill Salad

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Pan-seared trout seasoned with aromatic spices served alongside a bright cherry tomato and fresh dill salad for a light and flavorful meal. This Mediterranean-inspired meal-prep recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs trout fillets, ground cumin, smoked paprika for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 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: 10 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat 4 trout fillets dry with paper towels. Mix 1 tsp ground cumin, 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp sea salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper in a small bowl. Sprinkle this spice blend evenly over both sides of the trout fillets.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Place the trout fillets skin-side down and cook for 4-5 minutes until the skin is crisp and golden.
  3. Step 3: Flip the fillets carefully and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
  4. Step 4: While the fish cooks, combine 1 pint halved cherry tomatoes, 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill, 1/4 small thinly sliced red onion, 2 tbsp lemon juice, and 1 tsp honey in a medium bowl. Toss gently to combine and let sit for 5 minutes to meld flavors.
  5. Step 5: Serve the spiced trout fillets topped with the cherry tomato and dill salad for a refreshing contrast.

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