Pecan Crusted Trout
This delicious pecan-crusted trout is a simple yet elegant dish, perfect for a special dinner. The nutty crust adds a wonderful texture and flavor to the delicate trout.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Lemon wedges - For serving
- Butter - 2 tablespoons
- Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
- Salt and pepper - To taste
- Lemon zest - 1 tablespoon
- Bread crumbs - 1/2 cup
- Pecans - 1 cup, finely chopped
- Trout fillets - 4 (6 ounce)
Let's Get Started
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- In a shallow dish, combine the chopped pecans, bread crumbs, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
- Dredge the trout fillets in the pecan mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
- Heat the olive oil and butter in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat.
- Add the trout fillets to the skillet, skin side down, and cook for 2-3 minutes, until the crust is golden brown.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, until the trout is cooked through.
- Serve the pecan-crusted trout with lemon wedges on the side.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 20g
- Carbs: 10g
- Protein: 30g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Sugar: 2g
