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Pan Fried Whole Trout

SUBMITTED BY: Lola  PHOTO BY: Allrecipes 

"There couldn't be a better way to prepare freshly caught wild brook trout. Serve with a side of creamy mashed potatoes and steamed Swiss chard."
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 28 times with an average star rating of 4.2
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PREP TIME  20 Min
COOK TIME  12 Min
READY IN  32 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 4 whole (12 ounce) trout, cleaned with tails and heads on
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cornmeal
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 lemons - cut into wedges, for garnish

DIRECTIONS

  1. Remove gills from fish and discard. Rinse fish under cold water.
  2. In a large skillet heat oil over medium heat.
  3. In shallow dish, combine the flour, cornmeal, salt and pepper. Raise heat to high. Dredge fish in flour mixture and fry in hot oil for about 4 to 6 minutes on each side or until meat flakes with a fork. Serve garnished with lemon wedges.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.18 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 30, 2003 by Maggie 
This was a very tasty way to prepare rainbow trout. I had never made it before, but my... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.18 star rating.
Reviewed on May 8, 2007 by LINDA MCLEAN 
My friend Karen asked me to review this recipe for her. According to Karen and her hubby, this... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.18 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 29, 2004 by Lyn 
Perfect! My husband brought two trout home this weekend and I was at a loss on how to prepare... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.18 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 18, 2003 by KAYAK 
This is the easiest way to pan fry fish that I can think of. Not only does it work for trout... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.18 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 17, 2006 by Minow 
A cracking recipe, I love the crispy skin. I used normal flour instead of cornmeal and it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.18 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 3, 2003 by MILMARIAMILLER 
I cooked a large trout filet. Turned out very moist. Will have this again. Thanks Lola! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.18 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 23, 2004 by DGERMENIS 
Very good. The oil started smoking, so I turned down the heat to med. high. I didn't need... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.18 star rating.
Reviewed on May 6, 2003 by LG_DELGADO 
This is the kind of recipe that is great for folks who know nothing about cooking trout, or... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.18 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 18, 2003 by cupcake 
Great receipe. Ihave been looking for an easy,good receipe for fish,and this is the best. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.18 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 1, 2003 by BAYLENE421 
This is the only recipe I use when I buy Trout. I also cut the heads and tail off before... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Pan Fried Whole Trout

Servings Per Recipe: 4

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 711

  • Total Fat: 33.2g
  • Cholesterol: 195mg
  • Sodium: 764mg
  • Total Carbs: 29.8g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 4.2g
  • Protein: 73.4g

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