Trout Deirdre

Delight your taste buds with the elegance of Trout Deirdre, a quick and flavorful recipe perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. This dish features tender, golden-browned trout fillets adorned with a zesty lemon caper butter sauce that’s both tangy and luxurious. With just a handful of pantry staples like all-purpose flour, fresh parsley, and olive oil, this recipe transforms simple ingredients into a restaurant-quality meal in under 30 minutes. The trout’s crisp exterior pairs beautifully with the bright, buttery sauce, while a garnish of parsley and a squeeze of fresh lemon add a vibrant finishing touch. Serve it with seasonal vegetables or a light side salad for a meal that’s as impressive as it is easy to prepare. Perfect for seafood lovers, this trout recipe is sure to become a new favorite in your repertoire!

Nutriscore Rating: 58/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces fresh trout fillets
• 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons capers
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 4 pieces lemon wedges

Directions

Step 1

Pat the trout fillets dry with a paper towel and set them aside.

Step 2

In a shallow dish, combine the all-purpose flour, salt, and ground black pepper.

Step 3

Dredge each trout fillet lightly in the flour mixture, shaking off excess.

Step 4

Heat 2 tablespoons of the butter and the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 5

Cook the trout fillets, skin-side down first, for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and fully cooked. Transfer the fillets to a plate and keep warm.

Step 6

In the same skillet, reduce the heat to low and add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter.

Step 7

Once the butter melts, stir in the lemon juice and capers. Let the sauce simmer for 1-2 minutes.

Step 8

Spoon the lemon caper butter sauce over the trout fillets.

Step 9

Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve with lemon wedges on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(654.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1499.2

Total Fat 103.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 38.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 404mg	0%
Sodium 2983.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 53.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 3.8g	0%
Total Sugars 2.1g
Protein 90.8g	0%

Vitamin D 2540IU	0%
Calcium 144.0mg	0%
Iron 6.4mg	0%
Potassium 1778.6mg	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: 61.6%

Protein: 24.1%

Carbs: 14.2%