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5 from 1 vote

Easy Pan-Fried Trout Recipe

Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 3 to 4 Trout fillets
  • ¼ Cup of all-purpose flour
  • ½ Teaspoon of salt
  • ½ Teaspoon of black pepper
  • ½ Teaspoon of smoked paprika
  • ¼ Teaspoon of granulated garlic or garlic powder
  • 2 Tablespoons of butter
  • 3 Tablespoons of oil
  • Lemon wedges

Instructions

  • Make the dry rub by combining the salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and granulated garlic in a bowl.
  • Prep the trout fillets: Wash each trout fillet and then pad them dry with paper towels. Then distribute the dry rub on the meat side of each fillet and rub it in. Next, pour the ¼ cup of flour onto a plate and dredge each side of a trout fillet into the flour. Make sure that the entirety of the fillet is covered in flour. Finally, shake the fillet to remove any excess flour and repeat the steps with the remaining filets.
  • Pan-fry the trout: Add the butter and oil to a large walled pan and place it over medium-high heat until the butter has melted. Slowly place the trout fillets into the pan meat side down and let them fry for 3 to 4 minutes. Flip the trout fillets over and let them fry for an additional 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Take the pan-fried trout fillets out of the pan and onto some plates. Serve it with your favorite sides and squeeze the juice of a lemon wedge over the top, enjoy!