A dinner recipe featuring a plate with a delicious trout fillet, breaded and fried to perfection, garnished with lemon wedges and small herbs.
A delicious dinner recipe featuring a plate of breaded and baked fish fillets garnished with herbs, served with lemon wedges, and a small bowl of sauce on the side.

Delicious Fried Trout Dinner Recipe

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Freshly caught and fried trout, a delicious and quick dinner option for a logger enjoying the bounty of the local streams.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Meal Type Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 2
Calories 855 kcal
Difficulty Easy
Ingredient Cost $11.50
Shopping Cost$24

Equipment

  • Frying pan
  • Tongs
  • Paper towels

Ingredients
 
 

  • 2 trout fresh, cleaned and gutted
  • ½ cup flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Lemon wedges for serving

Instructions
 

Prepare the Trout:

  • Rinse the trout and pat dry with paper towels.
    2 trout
  • In a shallow dish, mix the flour, salt, pepper, and paprika.
    1/2 cup flour, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon paprika
  • Dredge the trout in the flour mixture, coating evenly.

Heat the Pan:

  • In a frying pan, heat the butter and olive oil over medium-high heat.
    2 tablespoons butter, 2 tablespoons olive oil

Fry the Trout:

  • Add the trout to the pan and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until the skin is crispy and the fish is cooked through.

Serve:

  • Serve hot with lemon wedges on the side.
    Lemon wedges

Notes

Pair with a side of potatoes or a fresh salad for a complete meal.

Nutrition

Calories: 855kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 74gFat: 49gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 24gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 228mgSodium: 1449mgPotassium: 1296mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.2gVitamin A: 1051IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 160mgIron: 7mg
Keyword Fresh Catch, Fried Trout, Hearty Dinner, Logging Camp Food

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Fried trout is a dish that embodies the satisfaction of catching your own dinner and enjoying the bounty of nature. This recipe features fresh trout, seasoned simply to highlight its natural flavors, and fried to crispy perfection, creating a delightful contrast between the tender fish and the crunchy exterior. The straightforward preparation allows the quality of the fish to shine, making it a quick and hearty meal. Whether served with a squeeze of lemon or alongside seasonal vegetables, fried trout offers a nourishing option that captures the essence of living off the land. Its rich flavor and satisfying texture make it a favorite choice for those who appreciate both the outdoors and wholesome, home-cooked meals. Each bite reflects the connection to nature and the joy of savoring freshly caught fish.

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