Pan Seared Trout with Lemon Butter Sauce

This flavorful, crispy pan seared trout serves wonderfully with a bright lemon butter sauce. Perfect for a quick, healthy, and delicious weeknight meal.

Main Dish
Easy 15 min 293 cal
Steps

1. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. 2. Season the trout filet with salt and pepper. 3. Add the garlic, butter, and olive oil to the skillet and heat until the butter is melted. 4. Place the seasoned trout filet in the skillet and cook for about 3 minutes. 5. Flip the trout with a spatula and cook for about 3 minutes more. 6. Lower the heat and add the lemon zest and juice. 7. Turn off heat and stir the sauce so the butter melts before serving.

Ingredients

One filet of trout, 1 clove garlic (minced), 1 tablespoon butter, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, a pinch of salt and pepper

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