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Smoked Trout Crostini with Grilled Fennel and Red Onion

Name: Smoked Trout Crostini with Grilled Fennel and Red Onion
Cuisine: italian
Ingredients: 20 1/2-inch-thick diagonal slices crusty baguette; 20 1/2-inch wedges fresh fennel bulb (from about 2 large bulbs), fronds reserved for garnish; 20 1/2-inch wedges red onion (from 2 large onions); Olive oil; 3 4 1/2-ounce packages skinless smoked trout fillets,* broken into chunks

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On separate baking sheets, arrange bread and vegetables; brush both sides with oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
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Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat) or preheat broiler. Grill or broil bread until crisp, about 2 minutes per side if grilled, and 1 to 2 minutes per side if broiled. Grill or broil vegetables until golden and just tender, about 4 minutes per side if grilled, and 3 to 4 minutes per side if broiled. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.
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Arrange bread, vegetables, and trout on large platter. Garnish with fennel fronds. Serve, allowing guests to assemble crostini.
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Available at some supermarkets and at specialty foods stores and delicatessens.

Recipes sourced from Epicurious.com.

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