Seared Smoked Sea Trout with Chive Dressing

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Ingredients

350-450g/12-16oz piece smoked sea trout, skinned and cut into four
1 small bunch of chives
1 small shallot, finely chopped
85ml/3fl oz extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp white wine vinegar
½ tsp salt


Method

1. Finely slice all but four chives. Mix the chives and shallot with the oil, vinegar and salt.
2. Heat the ribbed pan until smoking hot. Brush the fillets with olive oil and grill on each side for 30-60 seconds, depending on thickness. The centre should be just lukewarm.
3. Divide the dressing between four warmed plates and lay the fillets on top. Drape a chive over each fillet and serve.
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