Pan Fried Whole Trout Recipe
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Pan Fried Whole Trout

By: Lola 
"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."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.1 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (30)

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Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
12 Min
Ready In:
32 Min

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Ingredients

  • 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 711 | Total Fat: 33.2g | Cholesterol: 195mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 17, 2006 by Minow   view full review
A cracking recipe, I love the crispy skin. I used normal flour instead of cornmeal and it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 30, 2003 by Maggie   view full review
This was a very tasty way to prepare rainbow trout. I had never made it before, but my...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 18, 2003 by KAYAK   view full review
This is the easiest way to pan fry fish that I can think of. Not only does it work for trout...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 29, 2004 by Lyn   view full review
Perfect! My husband brought two trout home this weekend and I was at a loss on how to prepare...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 1, 2003 by BAYLENE421   view full review
This is the only recipe I use when I buy Trout. I also cut the heads and tail off before...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on May 8, 2007 by LINDA MCLEAN   view full review
My friend Karen asked me to review this recipe for her. According to Karen and her hubby, this...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on May 6, 2003 by LG_DELGADO   view full review
This is the kind of recipe that is great for folks who know nothing about cooking trout, or...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 23, 2004 by DGERMENIS   view full review
Very good. The oil started smoking, so I turned down the heat to med. high. I didn't need...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 3, 2003 by MILMARIAMILLER   view full review
I cooked a large trout filet. Turned out very moist. Will have this again. Thanks Lola!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 18, 2003 by cupcake   view full review
Great receipe. Ihave been looking for an easy,good receipe for fish,and this is the best.

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