Heavenly Almond-Crusted Trout
Experience the delightful flavors of this Heavenly Almond-Crusted Trout, inspired by traditional New Orleans cuisine. This dish features succulent skinless trout fillets, lightly breaded and pan-fried to golden perfection, then finished with a decadent browned butter sauce enriched with roasted almonds. The aromatic Creole spice blend adds a tantalizing kick, while the fresh lemon juice brightens and elevates the flavor profile. Perfect for a dinner party or a cozy weeknight meal, this recipe serves four and promises to impress any seafood lover.
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Servings
N/A
Calories
17
Ingredients
Ingredients
Milk
1 cup (none)
Flour
1 cup (none)
Creole Spice Mix
1 tablespoon (made from the following spices: celery salt, sweet paprika, coarse sea salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, ground allspice)
Skinless Trout Fillets
4 (5-7 ounces each)
Sea Salt
to taste (none)
Fresh Ground Black Pepper
to taste (none)
Butter
8 tablespoons (unsalted)
Sliced Almonds
1/2 cup (none)
Lemon
1 (juiced)
Fresh Parsley
2 tablespoons (minced)
Celery Salt
1 tablespoon (none)
Sweet Paprika
1/2 tablespoon (none)
Coarse Sea Salt
1/2 tablespoon (none)
Garlic Powder
1/2 tablespoon (none)
Onion Powder
1/2 tablespoon (none)
Cayenne Pepper
1 teaspoon (none)
Ground Allspice
1/4 teaspoon (none)
Instructions
1
Prepare the Creole Spice Mix: In a small bowl, combine celery salt, sweet paprika, coarse sea salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, and allspice. Mix well and store in a clean container with a tight-fitting lid for up to six months.
2
Prepare the Trout: Pour the milk into a shallow dish and set aside. In another shallow dish, combine the flour and 1 tablespoon of the prepared Creole Spice Mix. Stir thoroughly to ensure even seasoning.
3
Season the trout fillets generously with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Dip each fillet into the milk, allowing any excess to drip off, then dredge in the seasoned flour, coating both sides evenly.
4
Cook the Trout: In a large skillet, melt 4 tablespoons of butter over medium-high heat. When the butter is hot and bubbling, carefully add the trout fillets to the skillet. Cook for approximately 3 minutes on each side or until the fillets are golden brown and cooked through. Carefully transfer the cooked fillets to a serving platter and keep warm.
5
Prepare the Browned Butter Sauce: In the same skillet, add the remaining 4 tablespoons of butter. Swirl the skillet gently as the butter melts, allowing it to cook until it turns a rich brown color, about 3-4 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium-low, then add the sliced almonds. Stir gently until the almonds are toasted and fragrant, about 2 minutes.
6
Finish the Sauce: Remove the skillet from the heat and carefully mix in the fresh lemon juice and minced parsley. Season with a dash of sea salt to taste.
7
Serve: Generously spoon the warm browned butter and toasted almond mixture over the trout fillets. Enjoy your dish immediately, garnished with additional parsley if desired.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Heavenly Almond-Crusted Trout?
It is a New Orleans-inspired dish featuring skinless trout fillets breaded and pan-fried, topped with a browned butter and roasted almond sauce.
How many servings does this recipe provide?
This recipe serves four people.
What type of fish is used for this recipe?
The recipe specifically calls for skinless trout fillets.
What is the size of each trout fillet?
Each fillet should be approximately 5-7 ounces.
What ingredients are in the homemade Creole Spice Mix?
The mix includes celery salt, sweet paprika, coarse sea salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, and allspice.
How long can I store the Creole Spice Mix?
It can be stored in a clean container with a tight-fitting lid for up to six months.
What liquid is used to dip the trout fillets?
The trout fillets are dipped in milk before dredging.
What is the trout dredged in?
The trout is dredged in a mixture of flour and one tablespoon of the Creole Spice Mix.
How much butter is needed in total?
The recipe requires 8 tablespoons of unsalted butter.
How much butter is used to fry the fish?
4 tablespoons of butter are used for frying the fillets.
How long should the trout be cooked on each side?
The fillets should be cooked for approximately 3 minutes on each side.
What heat setting should be used to fry the trout?
Medium-high heat should be used when melting the butter and frying the fish.
How do I prepare the browned butter sauce?
Melt the remaining 4 tablespoons of butter in the skillet, swirling until it turns a rich brown color, which takes about 3-4 minutes.
When do I add the sliced almonds to the sauce?
Add the almonds once the butter has browned and the heat has been reduced to medium-low.
How long do the almonds need to toast?
The almonds should toast for about 2 minutes until they are fragrant.
What ingredients are added to finish the sauce?
Fresh lemon juice, minced parsley, and a dash of sea salt are added after removing the butter from the heat.
What type of almonds are recommended?
The recipe calls for sliced almonds.
What is the total ingredient count for this recipe?
There are 17 ingredients in total.
Is this recipe considered easy to make?
Yes, it is tagged as an easy recipe suitable for a cozy weeknight meal.
What kind of paprika is used?
Sweet paprika is used in the spice mix.
Can I garnish this dish?
Yes, it can be garnished with additional fresh parsley if desired.
Does the recipe use salted or unsalted butter?
The recipe specifies using unsalted butter.
What gives the dish a kick of spice?
The cayenne pepper in the Creole Spice Mix provides a tantalizing kick.
How do I ensure the flour coating is even?
Stir the flour and spice mix thoroughly before dredging and allow excess milk to drip off the fish first.
How should the fish be seasoned initially?
The trout fillets should be seasoned generously with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper before dipping in milk.
What is the suggested occasion for this meal?
It is perfect for either a dinner party or a cozy weeknight meal.
Should the dish be served immediately?
Yes, for the best experience, the dish should be enjoyed immediately after spooning the warm sauce over the trout.
What tags are associated with this recipe?
Tags include seafood, healthy, homemade, New Orleans cuisine, and dinner.
What should the butter look like for the sauce?
It should be a rich brown color and hot/bubbling before adding the fish or almonds.
What kind of salt is used in the spice mix?
The spice mix uses both celery salt and coarse sea salt.