Pan-Fried Whole Trout

This fried trout recipe is the best way to prepare freshly caught wild brook trout. Serve with a side of creamy mashed potatoes and steamed Swiss chard.

Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Servings:

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Ingredients

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Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

4 whole (12 ounce) trout, cleaned with tails and heads on
3 tablespoons olive oil
½ cup all-purpose flour
½ cup cornmeal
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 lemons - cut into wedges, for garnish

Directions

Remove gills from trout and discard. Rinse under cold water and set aside.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Combine flour, cornmeal, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper in a shallow dish. Increase heat to high. Dredge trout in flour mixture.
Fry coated trout in hot oil until fish flakes easily with a fork, 4 to 6 minutes per side. Serve garnished with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

711	Calories
33g	Fat
30g	Carbs
73g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 711
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 33g	43%
Saturated Fat 5g	27%
Cholesterol 195mg	65%
Sodium 764mg	33%
Total Carbohydrate 30g	11%
Dietary Fiber 4g	15%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 73g	147%
Vitamin C 43mg	48%
Calcium 184mg	14%
Iron 7mg	38%
Potassium 1360mg	29%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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