Trout in Lemon Sauce

Elevate your seafood dinner with this irresistible Trout in Lemon Sauce recipe—a dish that combines the delicate flavors of pan-seared trout with a luscious, tangy lemon cream sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or elegant gatherings, this recipe features fresh trout fillets cooked to golden perfection and coated in a velvety sauce made from garlic, butter, lemon juice, and a splash of heavy cream. With vibrant hints of lemon zest and the freshness of parsley, it’s a bright and zesty meal that comes together in just 25 minutes. Serve it alongside steamed vegetables or fluffy rice for a restaurant-quality meal right at home. This recipe is simple, flavorful, and sure to impress!

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces trout fillets
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 pieces garlic cloves
• 4 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 cup chicken or vegetable stock
• 2 tablespoons heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Pat the trout fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and black pepper.

Step 2

In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.

Step 3

Add the trout fillets, skin-side down if applicable, and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside on a plate.

Step 4

In the same skillet, lower the heat to medium and add 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter. Allow it to melt.

Step 5

Mince the garlic cloves and add them to the skillet. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn them.

Step 6

Pour in the chicken or vegetable stock and stir, scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.

Step 7

Add 4 tablespoons of lemon juice and 1 teaspoon of lemon zest to the skillet. Let the sauce simmer for 2-3 minutes to reduce slightly.

Step 8

Stir in 2 tablespoons of heavy cream to make the sauce rich and creamy.

Step 9

Return the trout fillets to the skillet, spooning the sauce over the fish to coat. Let them warm through for 1-2 minutes.

Step 10

Sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley before serving.

Step 11

Serve the trout with the lemon sauce drizzled over the top. Pair with steamed vegetables or rice for a complete meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1361.1 grams (1361.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2411

Total Fat 167.50g	215%
Saturated Fat 48.30g	242%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 759mg	253%
Sodium 3717mg	162%
Total Carbohydrate 9.10g	3%
Dietary Fiber 1.30g	5%
Total Sugars 2.10g
Protein 202.70g	405%

Vitamin D 5429IU	27143%
Calcium 527mg	41%
Iron 11mg	59%
Potassium 3845mg	82%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 64.0%

Protein: 34.4%

Carbs: 1.5%