Trout Amandine
Trout Amandine is a culinary delight that showcases tender, flaky trout fillets crowned with a crispy almond crust and drizzled with zesty lemon butter sauce. This elegant dish is perfect for both special occasions and casual weeknight dinners, transforming any meal into a gourmet experience. With its nutty crunch from toasted almonds and vibrant freshness from parsley, every bite promises to be memorable. Impress your family or guests with this easy-to-make recipe that brings warmth and joy to any gathering.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
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- 2 fresh trout fillets (approximately 6 oz each)
- 1/2 cup sliced blanched almonds
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Pat dry the trout fillets with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- In a skillet over medium heat, toast the sliced almonds for about 3-4 minutes until golden brown; set aside.
- Add half of the butter to the skillet until melted. Place trout skin-side down and cook for about 3 minutes until golden brown; gently flip and cook for another 2 minutes until fully cooked.
- Remove trout from the skillet and set aside. Add remaining butter and lemon juice to the pan; whisk in toasted almonds and chopped parsley.
- Plate each fillet drizzled with almond-butter sauce; garnish with additional parsley if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 trout fillet (170g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg