Trout Deirdre
Delight your taste buds with the elegance of Trout Deirdre, a quick and flavorful recipe perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. This dish features tender, golden-browned trout fillets adorned with a zesty lemon caper butter sauce that’s both tangy and luxurious. With just a handful of pantry staples like all-purpose flour, fresh parsley, and olive oil, this recipe transforms simple ingredients into a restaurant-quality meal in under 30 minutes. The trout’s crisp exterior pairs beautifully with the bright, buttery sauce, while a garnish of parsley and a squeeze of fresh lemon add a vibrant finishing touch. Serve it with seasonal vegetables or a light side salad for a meal that’s as impressive as it is easy to prepare. Perfect for seafood lovers, this trout recipe is sure to become a new favorite in your repertoire!
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Ingredients
- 4 pieces fresh trout fillets
- 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons capers
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 4 pieces lemon wedges
Directions
Step 1
Pat the trout fillets dry with a paper towel and set them aside.
Step 2
In a shallow dish, combine the all-purpose flour, salt, and ground black pepper.
Step 3
Dredge each trout fillet lightly in the flour mixture, shaking off excess.
Step 4
Heat 2 tablespoons of the butter and the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Step 5
Cook the trout fillets, skin-side down first, for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and fully cooked. Transfer the fillets to a plate and keep warm.
Step 6
In the same skillet, reduce the heat to low and add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter.
Step 7
Once the butter melts, stir in the lemon juice and capers. Let the sauce simmer for 1-2 minutes.
Step 8
Spoon the lemon caper butter sauce over the trout fillets.
Step 9
Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve with lemon wedges on the side.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | 654.1 grams (654.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1499 |
| Total Fat 103.00g | 132% |
| Saturated Fat 38.50g | 193% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g | |
| Cholesterol 404mg | 135% |
| Sodium 2983mg | 130% |
| Total Carbohydrate 53.60g | 19% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.80g | 14% |
| Total Sugars 2.10g | |
| Protein 90.80g | 182% |
| Vitamin D 2540IU | 12700% |
| Calcium 144mg | 11% |
| Iron 6mg | 36% |
| Potassium 1779mg | 38% |
Source of Calories