Pan-Fried Trout
This mouthwatering Pan-Fried Trout recipe features tender and juicy garlic herb butter-drenched trout fillets with crispy skins. A restaurant-quality dinner ready in less than 15 minutes!
Servings: 3
Ingredients
- 1 lb. trout with skin on (either 1 large trout or individual fillets)
- 3 tbsp butter melted and divided
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tbsp dill plus more for garnish
- 1 tbsp parsley plus more for garnish
- 1/4 tsp salt
- pinch black pepper
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Start by making the herb butter: melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Then, add the garlic, dill, parsley, salt, and pepper and stir to combine.
- Pat the fish dry, then season with salt and pepper. Spread the herb butter over each trout fillet.
- Heat the remaining tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Once melted, add the trout skin-side down and cook for 3 minutes. Use a spatula to carefully flip the fish over and cook for 3 more minutes or until cooked through.
- Garnish with additional dill, parsley and/or chives and a squeeze of lemon juice (optional) and enjoy!
Notes
*Calories are per serving and are an estimation.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 330kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 118mg | Sodium: 364mg | Potassium: 576mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 559IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 75mg | Iron: 2mg
