Trout Amandine

Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

• 2 whole (10 ounce) trout, pan-dressed
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 cup blanched slivered almonds
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
• 8 slices lemon, for garnish

Preparation

1. 1

   Step 1

   Rinse and pat dry trout. Season inside and out with salt and pepper to taste. Dredge trout in flour.
2. 2

   Step 2

   Heat 2 tablespoons butter in large skillet over high heat until melted. Add trout and brown both sides. Lower heat to medium and cook for about 5 minutes on each side or until cooked through. Remove trout to a serving plate and keep warm.
3. 3

   Step 3

   Wipe out pan and add 2 tablespoons butter. Cook butter over medium heat until it just begins to brown. Add the almonds and brown.
4. 4

   Step 4

   Pour sauce and almonds over fish and sprinkle with lemon juice and parsley. Garnish with fresh lemon slices.

5. Bon appetit!