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Trout Amandine

[heart_this] · May 9, 2013 · 17 Comments

Trout Amandine

Trout served in a butter, lemon and almond sauce that is quick and easy for a weeknight meal and sure to impress at dinner parties!

The other day I noticed a sale on trout which reminded me that it has been a long time since I last made a fish dish and it was the perfect excuse to do so. Fish amandine, or in this case trout amandine (aka almondine), is a super quick and easy dish where the fish is fried and then served in a browned butter, lemon and almond sauce and it can be made with any number of different fish fillets. Essentially after frying the fish all that needs to be done is to brown the butter in the pan, add the almonds and toast in the butter until lightly golden brown and then hit the sauce with some lemon juice before serving over the fish. This dish is definitely easy enough to tackle on a weeknight and it is also sure to impress at a dinner party.

Trout Amandine
I served the trout on a bed of asparagus which also goes well in the amandine sauce.

Trout Amandine
Note: You can leave the skin on or remove it!

Trout Amandine

Trout Amandine

Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 15 minutes Servings: 2

Trout served in a butter, lemon and almond sauce that is quick and easy for a weeknight meal and sure to impress at dinner parties!

ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 (6 ounce) fish fillets such as trout, sole, haddock, etc.
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice (~1/2 lemon)
  • 1/4 cup almond slices or slivers, toasted
  • 1 tablespoon parsley
  • salt and pepper to taste
directions
  1. Heat the butter in a pan over medium heat until it is bubbling, add the fish, cook until cooked, about 2-3 minutes per side, and set aside.
  2. Add the butter to the pan and cook until it browns, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Add the almonds and cook until lightly toasted, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Add the lemon juice and parsley, season with salt and pepper and remove from heat.
  5. Serve the fish covered in the sauce.
Option: For One-Pan: Make this a one-pan meal by sautéing some veggies like asparagus or green beans and setting aside before adding the fish.
Tip: Season the fish with a touch of creole/cajun seasoning for something a little different.
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Comments

  1. Leslie says

    May 9, 2013 at 11:33 am

    This looks fabulous Kevin. I have never cooked Trout. I will have to purchase some next time I see ito n sale!

    Reply
  2. Tieghan says

    May 9, 2013 at 11:58 am

    I love in Colorado, so there is a lot of trout around!! I have been looking fo a new way to cook it and this looks perfect!!

    Reply
  3. Aimee @ Simple Bites says

    May 9, 2013 at 12:23 pm

    We love fish around here, Kevin, and your almandine looks perfect for the warmer weather!

    Reply
  4. Maria says

    May 9, 2013 at 1:41 pm

    Beautiful presentation!

    Reply
  5. marla says

    May 9, 2013 at 3:14 pm

    One of my favorite ways to prepare trout!!

    Reply
  6. Heather Christo says

    May 9, 2013 at 3:21 pm

    this is beautiful! I love this dish, and am happy to have a recipe for it.

    Reply
  7. Rocky Mountain Woman says

    May 9, 2013 at 5:13 pm

    The trout are just starting to stir in the river by my house so I am ready to start catching (and eating) a few.

    I will definitely try this one!

    Reply
  8. sweetopia says

    May 10, 2013 at 12:16 am

    Kevin, this looks delectable! 🙂

    Reply
  9. Anonymous says

    May 10, 2013 at 12:31 am

    I use Amaretto instead of lemon juice, burning the alcohol off. Pretty tasty!!!!

    Reply
  10. kevin says

    May 10, 2013 at 10:09 am

    Anonymous: Adding a splash of amaretto would be a great way to enhance the almond flavour!

    Reply
  11. Sommer @ ASpicyPerspective says

    May 10, 2013 at 11:23 am

    Delicious fish recipe, Kevin!

    Reply
  12. Gloria Baker says

    May 10, 2013 at 3:48 pm

    I love trout Kevin and this look delicious!!
    Love with the asparagaus!

    Reply
  13. Gaby says

    May 11, 2013 at 3:03 pm

    we used to make this all the time in culinary school!! It's such a classic and delish dinner

    Reply
  14. Ida says

    May 11, 2013 at 8:17 pm

    Cooked this for my boyfriend tonight and he thought it was absolutely marvellous… and I totally agree with him – this is quick, easy and delicious 🙂

    Reply
  15. Shilpa says

    May 13, 2013 at 8:56 pm

    I tried it too & it came out great. I made few changes to the recipe. I broiled the trout for 15 min instead of frying it in butter. While making the sauce, I sauteed some chopped garlic for additional flavor.

    Reply
  16. Anonymous says

    May 8, 2014 at 3:39 pm

    I just got freshly caught trout – thanks for this almondine recipe! It's whats for dinner tonight!

    Reply
  17. Melissa says

    February 25, 2022 at 8:53 pm

    Absolutely delicious! I used sea trout that my husband caught. This is one of the few recipes that he likes as well as fried or grilled. As for me I think this is incredible!

    Reply

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