This fried trout recipe is the best way to prepare freshly caught wild brook trout. Serve with a side of creamy mashed potatoes and steamed Swiss chard.
Prep
16 min
Cook
32 min
Servings
Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients
4 whole (12 ounce) trout
, cleaned with tails and heads on
3 tablespoons olive oil
0.5 cups all-purpose flour
0.5 cups cornmeal
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
0.13 teaspoons cayenne pepper
2 lemonss - cut into wedges
, for garnish
Instructions
1
Remove gills from trout and discard. Rinse under cold water and set aside.
2
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
3
Combine flour, cornmeal, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper in a shallow dish. Increase heat to high. Dredge trout in flour mixture.
4
Fry coated trout in hot oil until fish flakes easily with a fork, 4 to 6 minutes per side. Serve garnished with lemon wedges.
Nutrition per serving
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