Hemingway's Trout

Delight in the rustic elegance of "Hemingway's Trout," a skillet-seared masterpiece that brings together timeless flavors and simplicity. Perfect for seafood lovers, this recipe highlights whole fresh trout, lightly dredged in seasoned flour for a golden, crispy finish. Cooked to perfection in a blend of butter and olive oil, the fish is draped in a luscious lemon-butter sauce infused with garlic, fresh parsley, and thyme. Toasted almonds add a nutty crunch, while peppery watercress offers a vibrant garnish. Ready in just 35 minutes, this dish is ideal for an intimate dinner for two or to impress guests with its restaurant-quality presentation. Serve with lemon wedges for that extra zing, and savor a meal worthy of Ernest Hemingway himself.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 2 fish fresh trout (whole, cleaned and gutted)
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
• 1 whole lemon (zested and juiced)
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
• 1.5 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)
• 0.25 cup almonds (sliced, toasted)
• 1 cup watercress (for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the fresh trout inside and out under cold running water, then pat dry with paper towels. Season the fish inside and out with 1 teaspoon of kosher salt and 0.5 teaspoon of black pepper.

Step 2

In a shallow dish, combine the flour, remaining 0.5 teaspoon of kosher salt, and 0.5 teaspoon of black pepper. Lightly dredge the trout in the seasoned flour, shaking off any excess.

Step 3

Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter and the olive oil. Once the butter melts and begins to foam, place the trout in the skillet. Cook for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until the skin is golden brown and the fish is cooked through. Transfer the trout to a serving platter and keep warm.

Step 4

Reduce the skillet heat to low and add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter to the pan. Once melted, stir in the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds, until fragrant.

Step 5

Add the fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, chopped parsley, and thyme leaves to the skillet. Stir to combine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the sauce is slightly thickened.

Step 6

Pour the butter sauce over the trout on the serving platter and garnish with toasted almonds and fresh watercress.

Step 7

Serve immediately with extra lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over the fish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(798.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1534.0

Total Fat 108.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 36.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 301mg	0%
Sodium 1231.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 70.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.8g	0%
Total Sugars 5.6g
Protein 75.0g	0%

Vitamin D 1905IU	0%
Calcium 673.6mg	0%
Iron 12.5mg	0%
Potassium 2613.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 62.7%

Protein: 19.2%

Carbs: 18.1%