Recipes
Pan-Seared Trout with Lemon Herb Butter
Crisp, golden-skinned trout fillets are paired with a zesty lemon herb butter and served alongside roasted seasonal vegetables.
Crisp, golden-skinned trout fillets are paired with a zesty lemon herb butter and served alongside roasted seasonal vegetables. This dish celebrates the pristine waters of the northern Rockies and Appalachians, where trout fishing is a beloved pastime. The flaky, delicate texture of the trout, combined with the bright, fresh flavors of the butter, creates a meal that’s simple yet elegant.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
Ingredients
- 4 trout fillets
- 1 lemon, juiced (garden or locally grown)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (garden or locally grown)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pat trout fillets dry and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and sear fillets skin-side down until crispy. Flip and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- In a saucepan, melt butter and stir in lemon juice and parsley. Drizzle over trout fillets before serving.
- Serve with roasted vegetables or steamed rice.