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Steelhead Trout with Asparagus Cashew Cream

Ingredients
1/2 C unsalted cashews
1 (1 lb) bunch asparagus
1/4 t kosher salt
4 t olive oil, divided
4 (6 oz.) steelhead trout fillets, skin on
1/2 T freshly ground black pepper
3/4 C water
1/2 C sliced mushrooms
2 t fresh thyme or 1/2 t dried thyme
2 whole cloves garlic, minced
2 1/2 t fresh lemon juice
1/8 t cayenne pepper
1/2 C fresh thyme (for garnish - optional)

Directions
1. If time allows, several hours before cooking, place cashews in bowl and cover with cold tap water. Otherwise, cover with water as you begin to prepare the fish.
2. Preheat the grill to medium - high. Break woody ends off asparagus stalks. In a medium bowl, mix stalks with salt and 1 tsp of the oil. Set aside.
3. Rinse fillets under cold water and pat dry with a paper towel. Season flesh with pepper and rub remaining 1 Tbsp oil on the skin side of each filet.
4. Place asparagus on the grill and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, or until spears are tender. Roll the spears once for even cooking. Transfer asparagus to a plate and place trout on the grill, skin side down. Cook for about 8 to 10 minutes or until the flesh becomes opaque. Do not flip during cooking.
5. Meanwhile, drain cashews and place in a blender or food processor with the water. Blend until very smooth, about 1 minute. Set aside half of the asparagus. Chop the remaining half and add to the cashew mixture, along with mushrooms, thyme, garlic, lemon juice, and cayenne. Blend until smooth. Add extra water is cream is too thick.
6. To serve, divide trout among 4 plates. Place a few spears of the asparagus on each plate. Top trout with 1 Tbsp of the sauce and serve remaining sauce on the side. If desired, top with fresh thyme and serve with baguette.

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