Herb-Crusted Trout with Lemon Butter Sauce

This delightful dish features a perfectly pan-seared trout fillet, coated with a fragrant herb crust, and topped with a zesty lemon butter sauce. It's a simple yet elegant meal that highlights the fresh flavors of the fish.

Steps

1. Preheat a skillet over medium heat.
2. In a small bowl, mix the breadcrumbs, parsley, dill, thyme, salt, and pepper.
3. Brush the trout fillet with olive oil and then press the herb breadcrumb mixture onto the flesh side.
4. Place the trout in the skillet, crust side down. Cook for about 4-5 minutes until golden brown.
5. Carefully flip the trout and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the fish is cooked through.
6. In a separate small pan, melt the butter over low heat, then stir in the lemon juice.
7. Serve the trout topped with the lemon butter sauce and garnish with a lemon slice.

• 1 trout fillet (about 150g)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon breadcrumbs
• 1 teaspoon fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 teaspoon fresh dill, chopped
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 lemon slice for garnish