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

Trout Amandine is a classic French dish that is both elegant and easy to prepare. This recipe features tender and flaky trout fillets that are coated in a crunchy almond and butter topping. The combination of the nutty flavor of the almonds and the rich, buttery sauce makes for a truly decadent dish that is sure to impress your dinner guests.

Trout Amandine is a popular dish in both French and Cajun cuisine, and it's not hard to see why. The almond crust adds a satisfying crunch to th...

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Ingredients

  • 2 whole (10 ounce) trout, pan-dressed
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • ½ cup blanched slivered almonds
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
  • 8 slices lemon, for garnish

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 2
  • Yield: 2 servings

  • Rinse and pat dry trout. Season inside and out with salt and pepper to taste. Dredge trout in flour.
  • 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.
  • Wipe out pan and add 2 tablespoons butter. Cook butter over medium heat until it just begins to brown. Add the almonds and brown.
  • Pour sauce and almonds over fish and sprinkle with lemon juice and parsley. Garnish with fresh lemon slices.
  • Nutrition

    854 cal.

    • Total Fat: 56g
    • Saturated Fat: 19g
    • Cholesterol: 224mg
    • Sodium: 315mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 24g
    • Dietary Fiber: 6g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 66g
    • Vitamin C: 52mg
    • Calcium: 234mg
    • Iron: 6mg
    • Potassium: 1312mg