Trout Meuniere

ALH's Note:

Nice trout recipe.

• Total Time: 40 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

Fish

• 4 (6 ounce) skinless trout fillets (may use sole, tilapia, etc)
• salt
• pepper
• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Sauce

• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (cut into 4 pieces)
• 2 tablespoons capers , rinced and minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
• salt
• pepper

Directions:

1. Heat oven to 200F and place a heatproof platter in the oven.
2. Pat the trout dry.
3. Let the fish stand about 5 minutes, until it glistens.
4. Combine flour, salt, and pepper. Dredge the fish in the flour mixture and remove excess. flour.
5. In a 12in. skillet heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-nigh heat.
6. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in the hot oil.
7. Lay2 of the fillets in the pan and cook approximately 3 minutes, until the fish is golden.
8. Gently flip the fish (use two spatulas for support).
9. Cook about 2 minutes until the fish flakes when prodded with a knife.
10. Place the cooked fillets in the oven and wipe the skillet clean.
11. Repeat with remaining fish.
12. With the skillet clean, melt the butter over medium-high heat.
13. Cook the butter until golden brown, swirling constantly (should take about 1 1/2 minutes).
14. Remove from heat.
15. Mix in the capers, lemon juice, and parsley and season with salt and pepper.
16. Serve over the fish w/ lemon wedges.