Lemon Trout

This delicious lemon trout is lightly battered and pan-seared, blending seasonings from lemon pepper to cayenne pepper to create a burst of flavor!

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 979 Calories

Ingredients

• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 lemon
• 1 ½ tablespoons salt
• ½ cup lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• ½ teaspoon dried thyme
• ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 4 (6 ounce) fillets rainbow trout
• 2 tablespoons lemon pepper
• ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
• ¼ cup grated lemon zest, divided

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a large bowl, stir together the flour, lemon pepper, salt, thyme, cayenne and half of the lemon zest. Combine the lemon juice and remaining lemon zest in a shallow dish and soak fish fillets for about 1 minute.

Step 2

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Dip the trout fillets in the flour mixture so that both sides are coated. Shake off the excess and place fillets in the hot oil. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes on each side, until golden brown and fish can be flaked with a fork. Discard the leftover lemon juice.

Step 3

Remove from the skillet and drain on paper towels briefly before serving. Garnish each serving with a wedge of lemon.