Trout in Lemon Sauce
Elevate your seafood dinner with this irresistible Trout in Lemon Sauce recipe—a dish that combines the delicate flavors of pan-seared trout with a luscious, tangy lemon cream sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or elegant gatherings, this recipe features fresh trout fillets cooked to golden perfection and coated in a velvety sauce made from garlic, butter, lemon juice, and a splash of heavy cream. With vibrant hints of lemon zest and the freshness of parsley, it’s a bright and zesty meal that comes together in just 25 minutes. Serve it alongside steamed vegetables or fluffy rice for a restaurant-quality meal right at home. This recipe is simple, flavorful, and sure to impress!
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Ingredients
- 4 pieces trout fillets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 pieces garlic cloves
- 4 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 cup chicken or vegetable stock
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Pat the trout fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and black pepper.
Step 2
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.
Step 3
Add the trout fillets, skin-side down if applicable, and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside on a plate.
Step 4
In the same skillet, lower the heat to medium and add 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter. Allow it to melt.
Step 5
Mince the garlic cloves and add them to the skillet. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn them.
Step 6
Pour in the chicken or vegetable stock and stir, scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
Step 7
Add 4 tablespoons of lemon juice and 1 teaspoon of lemon zest to the skillet. Let the sauce simmer for 2-3 minutes to reduce slightly.
Step 8
Stir in 2 tablespoons of heavy cream to make the sauce rich and creamy.
Step 9
Return the trout fillets to the skillet, spooning the sauce over the fish to coat. Let them warm through for 1-2 minutes.
Step 10
Sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
Step 11
Serve the trout with the lemon sauce drizzled over the top. Pair with steamed vegetables or rice for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1361.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2410.7 |
| Total Fat 167.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 48.3g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g | |
| Cholesterol 758.7mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3717.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 9.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.3g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 2.1g | |
| Protein 202.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 5428.6IU | 0% |
| Calcium 526.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 10.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 3845.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories