Fried Trout (How to Cook Trout)

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    18 mins

  • Servings

    4 people

  • Calories

    644 kcal

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    American

Fried Trout (How to Cook Trout)

The Rocky Mountains are known as a prime fishing destination, and as such, rainbow trout is often on the menu in Colorado, whether that's at a restaurant, in homes, or at campsites.  This easy, classic Pan Fried Trout recipe makes a delicious, quick dinner of store-bought or fresh caught rainbow trout by lightly dredging it in seasoned flour then quickly searing it in a hot skillet with a little butter. 

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Ingredients

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  • 4 butterflied trout, beheaded, scaled, and pinbones removed
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 Tablespoons salted butter
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • Lemon wedges, for serving
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Instructions

  1. Pat the filleted fish dry with paper towels. In a shallow pan, combine the flour, salt and pepper. Dredge the trout in the flour by pressing it down on both sides and shaking off the excess flour.  
  2. Heat a large cast iron skillet or other nonstick pan over medium high heat and melt the butter in it. Add the olive oil, then when hot, lay the trout fillets skin side down in the pan and cook for 3-5 minutes. Carefully flip with a thin, wide spatula and cook on the other side for another 3-5 minutes until golden brown, nearly opaque and the fish flakes easily with a fork. Don't overcook the fish! 
  3. Serve with lemon wedges for squeezing over the top of the pan fried trout.

Notes

  • Depending on the size of the trout, you may want 1 whole trout person, or less if they are particularly large.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 644kcal (32%) Carbohydrates 6g (2%) Protein 71g (142%) Fat 35g (54%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Polyunsaturated Fat 6g Monounsaturated Fat 18g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 212mg (71%) Sodium 372mg (16%) Potassium 1239mg (35%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 369IU (7%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 150mg (15%) Iron 6mg (33%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 644 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 644kcal 32%
Carbohydrates 6g 2%
Protein 71g 142%
Fat 35g 54%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6g 35%
Monounsaturated Fat 18g 90%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 212mg 71%
Sodium 372mg 16%
Potassium 1239mg 26%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 369IU 7%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 150mg 15%
Iron 6mg 33%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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