Name: Pan-Fried Whole Trout Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 whole trout, cleaned and gutted; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 lemon, sliced; Salt and pepper to taste; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons butter; Fresh parsley for garnish

Pan-Fried Whole Trout Recipe

Corliss Wester Modified: April 19, 2024

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How To Make Pan-Fried Whole Trout

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Preparation: 15 minutes

Cooking: 20 minutes

Total: 35 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

4 whole trout, cleaned and gutted
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 lemon, sliced
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons butter
Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

Season the trout, inside and out, with salt and pepper.
Dredge the trout in flour, shaking off any excess.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Place the trout in the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
Transfer the cooked trout to a serving platter and keep warm.
In the same skillet, melt the butter and add the lemon slices. Cook for 2 minutes, until fragrant.
Pour the lemon butter sauce over the trout and garnish with fresh parsley.
Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories : 350kcal
Total Fat : 15g
Saturated Fat : 5g
Cholesterol : 110mg
Sodium : 350mg
Total Carbohydrates : 10g
Dietary Fiber : 1g
Sugar : 1g
Protein : 45g

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