Trout Amandine

We catch a lot of trout here, and this is a great way to fix it!

• Ready In: 24 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 4 (1 lb)  pan dressed trout
• 2  eggs
• 1⁄2 cup half-and-half
• 1⁄2 cup flour
• 3⁄4 cup  slivered almonds
• 3  tablespoons butter, divided
• 3  tablespoons lemon juice
• 1⁄2 teaspoon tarragon
• 1⁄4 cup olive oil

Directions

1. Sprinkle salt and pepper in the cavities of the trout.
2. In shallow bowl, mix eggs and half and half.
3. Dip trout in egg mixture, then roll in flour.
4. In small skillet, saute the almonds in 2 t butter until light brown.
5. Add lemon juice and tarragon.
6. Remove from heat; keep warm.
7. In large skillet, on med heat, combine oil and remaining butter.
8. Fry the trout for 8 minutes, turn and fry another 8 minutes.
9. Place trout on serving platter; top with almond mixture.