Pan Fried Blackened Trout- Healthy Trout Recipe
 
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Recipe type: Main
Serves: 2 fillets
Ingredients
  • Trout fillet, thick fillets- 2 (or use salmon fillet)
  • Paprika- 2 tsp
  • Ground pepper- ½ tsp
  • Dried basil- 2 tsp
  • Lemon juice- ½ tbsp /fillet
  • Salt- a few pinches
  • Oil, to pan fry- 2 tbsp
Instructions
  1. Wash the fillets and pat dry with kitchen paper towels.
  2. In a bowl, combine paprika, ground pepper, dried basil and salt together.
  3. Spread the seasoning over the trout fillets and coat it well on both the sides.
  4. Drizzle lemon juice over the fillets.
  5. Place a non-stick cooking pan over medium heat, add 2 tbsp oil and swirl the pan so that the oil coats the pan evenly.
  6. Place the seasoned fillets over the oil and pan fry till the bottom side turns golden in color.
  7. Flip the fillets over and let the other side cook as well.
  8. When the center of the fillets have cooked well, increase the heat to medium high and gently pan fry till the fillets turn golden brown in color.
  9. Transfer to a plate and serve with pilaf, mashed potatoes, roasted veggies or just steamed jasmine rice.
Recipe by Cooking with Thas - Smart Cooking, Smart Living at https://thasneen.com/cooking/pan-fried-blackened-trout-healthy-trout-recipe/