Pan-Fried Whole Trout

Pan-Fried Whole Trout

This fried trout recipe is a simple way to cook whole fish on the stove by coating it in equal parts flour and cornmeal, then frying it in olive oil.

Preparation Time
20 mins
Cooking Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Calories
711 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Step 2
Remove gills from trout and discard. Rinse under cold water and set aside.
Step 3
Combine flour, cornmeal, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper in a shallow dish. Increase heat to high. Dredge trout in flour mixture.
Step 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.
Pan-Fried Whole Trout
Pan-Fried Whole Trout
Pan-Fried Whole Trout
Pan-Fried Whole Trout

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 lemons - cut into wedges, for garnish
  • 4 whole (12 ounce) trout, cleaned with tails and heads on
  • 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 cup cornmeal
  • 0.125 teaspoon cayenne pepper

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