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Pecan-crusted trout

Recipe Information

Description:
Pecan-crusted trout is a delicious recipe usually served as a main dish. It requires about 10 minutes of prep time and about 10 minutes of cooking time for a combined total time of 20 minutes. The overall cooking skill level is considered intermediate. This recipe will yield 4 servings if prepared as directed.
Servings 4
Preparation Time 10 Minutes
Cook Time 10 Minutes
Total Time 20 Minutes
Difficulty Intermediate
Main Ingredient Trout; Pecans
Category Seafood; Nuts, Fats, & Oils
Meal Lunch; Dinner
Type Main Dish; Side Dish
Cook Method Stove Top
Diet

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

  • 1/4 cup nonfat buttermilk

  • 1/3 cup pecans, ground

  • 1/3 cup panko bread crumbs

  • Four 6-ounce trout fillets, divided

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

  • 1 tablespoon butter, divided

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided

  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

  • 4 lemon wedges

Directions

  • Season the fish with the salt and pepper. Dredge the flesh side of 2 fillets in flour; followed by buttermilk, and then in mixture of pecans and panko, all in three separate dishes.

  • Heat 1 1/2 teaspoons of butter and 1 1/2 teaspoons of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the dredged fillets, crust side down, for 3 minutes on each side or until done.

  • Repeat the procedure with the remaining flour, buttermilk, panko mixture, fillets, butter, and oil. Garnish with the parsley and lemon.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 355 cal

  • Total fat: 20g

  • Saturated fat: 6g

  • Polyunsaturated fat: 5g

  • Monounsaturated fat: 8g

  • Cholesterol: 106mg

  • Sodium: 439mg

  • Carbohydrate: 11g

  • Fiber: 1g

  • Sugar: 4g

  • Protein: 33g

  • Calcium: 144mg

  • Iron: 1mg