Trout Almondine
Fine dining meets weeknight dinner in this classic Trout Almondine recipe. It’s quick and easy to prepare but will make you feel like a Michelin star chef! Perfectly pan-fried fish served with a buttery sauce featuring toasted almonds, lemon, and parsley – yes, it’s a showstopper!
If you’re craving a five star seafood dinner but aren’t necessarily a Michelin star home chef, this Trout Almondine is the recipe for you! I first encountered this dish on a previous trip to the coast of France and that was followed up by ordering it again at a seafood restaurant in Florida. It’s an upscale seafood dish that is surprisingly easy to make with just a few simple ingredients. Treat yourself to a fine meal by making this easy trout dinner tonight!
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
- 8 3-4 oz trout filets (or four 6-8 ounce filets) (can also use cod, halibut, mackerel, sole, flounder, or tilapia)
- salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley