Classic Trout Amandine Recipe
Prep Time:
5 minutes
Cook Time:
15 minutes
Servings:
2 Portions
Ingredients
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 (4-ounce) trout filets
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon + ¼ cup unsalted butter, divided
  • 1 lemon, sliced into rounds
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 3 tablespoons sliced almonds
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Directions
  1. Mix the flour with the salt and pepper in a shallow bowl.
  2. Dip the trout into the bowl and thoroughly coat both sides with the seasoned flour.
  3. Heat the olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large pan over medium heat.
  4. Add the lemon slices to the pan and sear for 3 to 4 minutes.
  5. Remove the lemon from the pan and place to one side.
  6. Add the floured trout filets to the pan, skin-side down.
  7. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes.
  8. Flip the trout and fry for a further 2 to 3 minutes, or until cooked through.
  9. Remove the trout from the pan.
  10. Add the remaining butter to the same pan and allow it to melt.
  11. After 2 minutes, add the almonds and allow them to gently toast in the butter until golden.
  12. Add the lemon zest and cook for a further 30 seconds.
  13. Plate up the trout straight away and drizzle on the almonds and butter. Top with the chopped fresh parsley and seared lemon slices before serving.