Title: Minted Trout
Categories: Shellfish
Yield: 6 Servings

6		Trout fillets; or salmon
3	c	Fresh mint leaves; lightly p
3/4	c	Dried mint; crushed
3/4	c	Olive oil; or salad oil
6		Bacon
1	tb	Salt

Mash fresh mint with salt to release the flavor; add oil. If using dried mint, mix with salt and oil. Place the mint mixture on top of each fillet and roll. Wrap each fillet with one strip of bacon; secure with toothpicks.

Broil over coals, 4-6 inches from source of heat, for 4-5 minutes. Turn and cook 4-5 minutes longer or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork.

Serves 6.

(Adapted from a recipe in "A Seafood Heritage From the Plains to the Pacific", US Department of Commerce)

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