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.
I served the trout on a bed of asparagus which also goes well in the amandine sauce.
Note: You can leave the skin on or remove it!
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!
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
- 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.
- Add the butter to the pan and cook until it browns, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the almonds and cook until lightly toasted, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the lemon juice and parsley, season with salt and pepper and remove from heat.
- Serve the fish covered in the sauce.
Tip: Season the fish with a touch of creole/cajun seasoning for something a little different.
This looks fabulous Kevin. I have never cooked Trout. I will have to purchase some next time I see ito n sale!
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!!
We love fish around here, Kevin, and your almandine looks perfect for the warmer weather!
Beautiful presentation!
One of my favorite ways to prepare trout!!
this is beautiful! I love this dish, and am happy to have a recipe for it.
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!
Kevin, this looks delectable! 🙂
I use Amaretto instead of lemon juice, burning the alcohol off. Pretty tasty!!!!
Anonymous: Adding a splash of amaretto would be a great way to enhance the almond flavour!
Delicious fish recipe, Kevin!
I love trout Kevin and this look delicious!!
Love with the asparagaus!
we used to make this all the time in culinary school!! It's such a classic and delish dinner
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 🙂
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.
I just got freshly caught trout – thanks for this almondine recipe! It's whats for dinner tonight!