Mediterranean Rainbow Trout Almondine with Browned Butter, Capers and Fresh Herbs

Mediterranean Rainbow Trout Almondine with Browned Butter, Capers and Fresh Herbs

Delicate rainbow trout fillets pan-seared to perfection and finished with nutty browned butter, toasted almonds, and briny capers. This elegant spring dish celebrates Mediterranean flavors with bright lemon and fresh parsley.

AI SCORE
92
/100

Mediterranean Rainbow Trout Almondine with Browned Butter, Capers and Fresh Herbs

Delicate rainbow trout fillets pan-seared to perfection and finished with nutty browned butter, toasted almonds, and briny capers. This elegant spring dish celebrates Mediterranean flavors with bright lemon and fresh parsley.

AI SCORE
92
/100
MediterraneanDinnerGluten-FreeLow-Carb
⏱️
33 min
Time
👥
4 people
Servings
🔥
425 kcal
Calories
📊
Medium
Difficulty

Ingredients

  • 4 rainbow trout fillets (about 170g each), skin-on
  • 100g unsalted butter
  • 75g sliced almonds
  • 3 tablespoons capers, drained and patted dry
  • 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
  • 1 large lemon, juiced and zested
  • 3 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Fresh lemon wedges, for serving

Instructions

1

Remove trout fillets from refrigerator 15 minutes before cooking. Pat completely dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt, pepper, and dried oregano.

2

Heat olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Place trout fillets skin-side down and press gently with a spatula to ensure even contact.

3

Cook trout for 4 minutes without moving until skin is golden and crispy. Flip carefully and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until fish reaches an internal temperature of 63°C (145°F) and flesh flakes easily with a fork. Transfer to a warm plate and tent loosely with foil.

4

Wipe the skillet clean and reduce heat to medium. Add butter and cook, swirling occasionally, for 3-4 minutes until butter turns golden brown and smells nutty. Watch carefully to prevent burning.

5

Add sliced almonds to the browned butter and toast for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently, until golden. Add garlic slices and capers, cooking for 30 seconds until fragrant and capers begin to crisp.

6

Remove skillet from heat immediately. Stir in lemon juice, lemon zest, and chopped parsley. The butter will foam and sizzle.

7

Place trout fillets on serving plates and spoon the browned butter, almonds, and capers generously over each fillet. Serve immediately with fresh lemon wedges alongside.

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