Fresh Trout with Florida Grapefruit Segments

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Ingredients

2 fresh trout fillets (about 1 lb/500 g total weight)

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 1/2 teaspoon (7 mL) chopped fresh thyme

1/4 teaspoon (1 mL) freshly ground black pepper

2 Florida ruby red grapefruit (about 2 lbs/1 kg)

8 oz (250 g) fresh green beans

Preparation

Place trout fillets onto parchment paper lined baking sheet. Sprinkle evenly with garlic, thyme and pepper.

Cut both ends off grapefruit. Using sawing motion, cut skin and white pith off and discard. Cut grapefruit between membranes into segments into large bowl. Squeeze remaining membrane of grapefruit over trout fillets.

Place trout in 425 F (220 C) oven for 10 minutes or until fish flakes easily with fork.

Meanwhile, in saucepan of boiling water, cook green beans for about 7 minutes or until tender crisp. Drain and add to grapefruit segments. Serve with trout.

Whether you're cooking for one, or for the entire family, grapefruit adds an extra flavour boost to meals without sacrificing nutritional content or taste. More delicious recipes to warm your heart this season are available online at www.floridacitrus.ca.

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