ROSEMARY CONLEY’S EAT YOURSELF SLIM
Serves 1
Contains approximately 376 Calories per serving
1 large trout, gutted
sea salt
1 large sprig fresh rosemary
1 slice of lime
1 smoked garlic clove, finely chopped
for the pesto
1 vegetable stock cube
2 good bunches fresh basil
1 tablespoon peeled cooked chestnuts
2 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese
salt and freshly ground black pepper
METHOD
Preheat the oven to 200C, 400F, Gas Mark 6.
Make the pesto by placing all the ingredients into a liquidiser or food processor and blending until smooth.
Rinse the trout well under cold running water. Scrape your finger along the inside of the backbone to remove any traces of blood. Use scissors to trim the tail and cut off all the fins.
Place the fish on a baking sheet and slash the top with a sharp knife, making diagonal incisions. Season the inside with sea salt and place a sprig of rosemary, a slice of lime and a little of the chopped garlic inside.
Using a pastry brush, spread 1 tablespoon of pesto over the fish, working it down into the incisions.
Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes. Serve hot or cold.