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Method Preheat oven to 375. Place all of the ingredients in a blender except for the trout and olive oil and mix together. Place the fish on a sheet of silver foil and stuff the insides with the mixture. Sprinkle a little salt on top of each trout. Score the top of each fish with a sharp knife making diagonal cut lines across. Wrap the foil tightly around the fish and bake for approximately 20 minutes. Allow extra time for a larger fish. Unwrap the fish and brush with olive oil. Place under a hot broiler for about five minutes to brown the skin and serve.
STEAK SHAWARMA To test whether the steak is done, use the back of your tongs to feel the steak – soft for rare, firmer and springier for medium, firm for well done. The steaks are also great when cooked on the barbecue. • • • •
Ingredients 2 ribeye steaks – 9 oz each salt black pepper shawarma spice paste: 1/2 teaspoon cumin 1/2 teaspoon dried cilantro 1/2 teaspoon smoked garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika 1/4 teaspoon turmeric 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 teaspoons vegetable oil, plus extra to fry
Method Season steaks with salt and black pepper. In a bowl mix all the ingredients for the shawarma spice paste. Rub the paste onto the steaks. Heat a frying pan. When hot, fry the steaks until golden brown. Turn and continue cooking. When cooked – to your liking – remove and cover with foil. Leave to rest 3-5 minutes before serving.
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