Pan-Seared Steelhead Trout with Everything Bagel Grains and Horseradish Cucumber Salad

This vibrant dish brings together the rich, buttery flavor of pan-seared steelhead trout with the irresistible crunch of everything bagel seasoning on warm grains. A cool, creamy horseradish-dill cucumber salad and tangy quick-pickled cabbage provide refreshing contrast, while a bright lemon-Dijon sauce ties everything together.

Perfect for a weeknight dinner that feels special, this recipe is packed with texture and flavor. The crispy-skinned trout pairs beautifully with the seasoned grains and the pickled cabbage adds a zesty crunch. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s a meal that will impress without keeping you in the kitchen all evening.

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Ingredients

1 unit LemonView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

10 teaspoon White Wine VinegarView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

10 ounce Steelhead TroutView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

4 tablespoon YogurtView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 unit Mini CucumberView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.5 ounce Creamy Horseradish SauceView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

4 tablespoon MayonnaiseView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

4 ounce Shredded Red CabbageView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

4 teaspoon Dijon MustardView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 tablespoon Everything Bagel SeasoningView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.25 ounce DillView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit Microwavable Grain BlendView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 teaspoon (tsp) Olive OilView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 teaspoon (tsp) Cooking OilView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 tablespoon (tbsp) SugarView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

teaspoon (tsp) SaltView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

teaspoon (tsp) Black PepperView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Instructions

1. Wash and dry all produce. In a medium microwave-safe bowl, combine the white wine vinegar, ¼ cup water, 1 tablespoon sugar and a pinch of salt. Stir in the shredded red cabbage. Microwave for about 1 minute, then stir and set aside to pickle until ready to serve.
2. Quarter the lemon. Pick the dill fronds and roughly chop them. Trim the mini cucumbers, halve them lengthwise, then slice crosswise into ½-inch-thick half-moons. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard and the juice from half the lemon (use the whole lemon for 4 servings). Set aside.
3. In a second medium bowl, combine the yogurt, creamy horseradish sauce and half the chopped dill. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in the cucumber slices until coated. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
4. Massage the grain blend package to separate the grains. Partially open the package and microwave until warmed through, 1½ to 2 minutes. Transfer the grains to a third medium bowl. Add the everything bagel seasoning and a generous drizzle of olive oil. Stir to combine.
5. Pat the steelhead trout dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper. Heat a large drizzle of cooking oil in a large nonstick pan over medium heat. Place the trout in the pan, skin side down. Cook until the skin is crispy, 5 to 6 minutes. Flip and cook until the fish is golden and cooked through, 4 to 6 minutes more. Transfer to a plate.
6. Divide the trout, seasoned grains, pickled cabbage (drained) and cucumber salad among plates. Drizzle the trout with the lemon-Dijon sauce and garnish with the remaining dill. Serve immediately.

Recipe Tips

FAQ

Can I use a different type of fish?

Yes, salmon or arctic char are great substitutes for steelhead trout.

What can I use instead of everything bagel seasoning?

Try a mix of sesame seeds, poppy seeds, dried garlic and dried onion flakes.

Can I make this dish gluten-free?

Check that your grain blend is gluten-free; many are, but verify the label. The rest of the ingredients are naturally gluten-free.