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

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

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.