Keto air fryer trout with creamed savoy cabbage and brown butter

Keto air fryer trout with lemon zest, served with savoy cabbage in cream with nutmeg and brown butter. Dinner in 25 minutes, gluten-free, 8 g of carbs per serving.

At a glance

• Serves 2
• Prep time: 10 min
• Cooking time: 15 min
• Total time: 25 min
• Calories: 518 kcal per serving
• Protein: 37 g
• Fat: 36 g
• Carbs: 8 g

Ingredients

• 400g savoy cabbage
• 300g trout fillet
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 unwaxed lemon
• 30g butter
• 50ml cream
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 pinch of pepper
• 1 pinch of nutmeg

Method

You’ll need: air fryer · saucepan · chopping board · knife · wooden spoon

1. Quarter the savoy cabbage, cut out the core and slice the leaves into thin strips.
2. Pat the trout dry, brush it with olive oil and season with grated lemon zest, half the salt and pepper. Lay it skin side down on a piece of baking paper in the basket.
3. Cook the trout in the air fryer at 180 °C for 9 to 10 minutes, until it flakes easily.
4. Meanwhile, cook the savoy cabbage gently in a third of the butter for 6 minutes, pour in the cream and season with nutmeg and the rest of the salt.
5. Heat the remaining butter in a small pan until it turns brown and smells nutty, and stir in a squeeze of lemon juice.
6. Arrange the trout on the creamed cabbage and drizzle over the brown butter.

Good to know

Savoy cabbage in cream is winter food, just as it used to be on Grandma's table. The trout cooks alongside in the air fryer without falling apart in a frying pan. Brown butter turns the simple plate into something special.

Swaps

Trout → Arctic char or salmon. Cream → soured cream. Savoy cabbage → sweetheart cabbage (3 minutes shorter). Butter → ghee (contains milk).

Cooking tips

Take the butter off the heat as soon as brown flecks appear on the bottom. It keeps darkening in the heat of the pan.

Storage

The creamed cabbage keeps for 2 days in the fridge; the trout is best cooked fresh.

Allergens

Contains fish and milk; gluten-free, no egg or nuts (despite the French name, no nuts go into the butter). In pregnancy, cook the fish right through.

Frequently asked questions

How long does air fryer trout keep in the fridge?

The creamed cabbage keeps for 2 days in the fridge; the trout is best cooked fresh.