How to Make How to Cook Trout - A Step-by-Step Guide

Freshly caught trout is a delicious and nutritious option for a meal, and learning how to cook it properly can really elevate the dining experience. Whether you're a fishing enthusiast who has just reeled in a fresh catch, or you've picked up some beautiful trout from the farmer's market, knowing how to cook trout in a variety of ways will ensure that you can enjoy this flavorful fish to the fullest.

Trout is a delicate and mild-flavored fish that lends itself well to a variety of coo...

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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup butter
  • 2 (8 ounce) whole trout, butterflied and deboned
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 2

  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat until butter smells toasted and is golden brown, about 1 minute. Turn off heat.
  • Line a baking sheet with a piece of aluminum foil. Place trout onto foil; open trout so skin sides are down. Drizzle each trout with about 1/2 teaspoon melted butter. Generously season with salt and black pepper.
  • Move an oven rack to 5 or 6 inches below the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler on high heat.
  • Broil trout until opaque and barely firm to the touch, 2 or 3 minutes. Remove from oven.
  • Return pan of remaining melted butter over high heat; stir in lemon juice and parsley. Bring butter sauce to a boil; whisk to combine.
  • Serve trout on plates and drizzle with butter sauce.
  • Nutrition

    470 cal.

    • Total Fat: 33g
    • Saturated Fat: 17g
    • Cholesterol: 181mg
    • Sodium: 263mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 2g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 40g
    • Vitamin C: 16mg
    • Calcium: 163mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 828mg