Description
A delicious and simple recipe for Garlic Butter Seared Trout with zesty lemon and fresh parsley, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Fresh Trout Fillets
- ½ cup Unsalted Butter
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 Fresh Lemon, juiced
- ¼ cup Fresh Parsley, chopped
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Rinse the trout fillets and pat dry. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Melt the Butter: In a skillet over medium-high heat, melt the butter until foamy.
- Sear the Trout: Place the trout skin-side down in the skillet. Cook undisturbed for 4-5 minutes until golden.
- Add Garlic and Lemon: Flip the trout, add minced garlic, and pour in lemon juice. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the trout flakes easily.
- Finish with Parsley: Sprinkle chopped parsley over the fish and remove from heat.
- Plate and Serve: Serve immediately with drizzled garlic butter sauce.
Notes
For added brightness, consider using lemon zest or a dash of red pepper flakes. Serve with roasted vegetables or rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: trout, garlic butter, seafood, lemon, parsley, easy recipe