Trout Amandine

Ingredients

• 2 whole (10 ounce) trout , pan-dressed
• salt and pepper to taste
• 0.25 cups all-purpose flour
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 0.5 cups blanched slivered almonds
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley , for garnish
• 8 slices lemon , for garnish

Instructions

1. 1

   Rinse and pat dry trout. Season inside and out with salt and pepper to taste. Dredge trout in flour.

2. 2

   Heat 2 tablespoons butter in large skillet over high heat until melted. Add trout and brown both sides. Lower heat to medium and cook for about 5 minutes on each side or until cooked through. Remove trout to a serving plate and keep warm.

3. 3

   Wipe out pan and add 2 tablespoons butter. Cook butter over medium heat until it just begins to brown. Add the almonds and brown.

4. 4

   Pour sauce and almonds over fish and sprinkle with lemon juice and parsley. Garnish with fresh lemon slices.