Recipes

Northern Trout Amandine

January 01, 2025 / freshwater / idaho / montana / trout

Savor the fresh, clean waters of the Northern states with this trout amandine, highlighting almonds and trout from the region's pristine rivers and lakes.

Savor the fresh, clean waters of the Northern states with this trout amandine, highlighting almonds and trout from the region's pristine rivers and lakes. Trout fishing is an essential part of life in states like Montana and Idaho, where the rivers are teeming with this prized fish.

Ingredients:

  • 4 fresh trout fillets
  • 1/2 cup sliced almonds (garden or locally grown)
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley (garden or locally grown)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

  1. Season trout fillets with salt and pepper.
  2. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat and cook trout until golden, about 3 minutes per side.
  3. Add almonds to the pan, cooking until toasted and fragrant.
  4. Squeeze lemon juice over the trout and sprinkle with parsley before serving.

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