Pan-Fried Trout with Almonds (Amandine)
Pan-Fried Trout with Almonds (Amandine) pairs delicate, flaky trout with a nutty browned-butter sauce studded with toasted slivered almonds. Bright lemon juice cuts through the richness, while fresh parsley adds a clean finish. It’s an elegant yet straightforward fish dish perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion supper.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Rinse the trout and pat it dry. Season the inside and outside with salt and pepper to taste. Coat the trout in flour.
- 2
Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over high heat. Add the trout and brown it on both sides. Reduce the heat to medium and cook for about 5 minutes per side, or until cooked through. Transfer the trout to a serving plate and keep it warm.
- 3
Wipe out the pan and add 2 tablespoons butter. Cook the butter over medium heat until it just starts to brown. Add the almonds and brown them.
- 4
Pour the sauce and almonds over the fish, then sprinkle with lemon juice and parsley. Garnish with fresh lemon slices.
- Calories 584.08 kcal High
- Protein 8.86 g Moderate
- Carbs 56.05 g Moderate
- Total Fat 40.5 g High
- Saturated Fat 17.2 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 62.69 mg High
- Sodium 5.68 mg Low Source
- Fiber 19.69 g Good Source
- Sugar 16.45 g High
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 246.13 mg Moderate
- Iron 2.02 mg Moderate
- Potassium 596.98 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 9.34 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 185.09 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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