How to Cook Trout
Delicate trout, kissed with browned butter, bright lemon, and fresh parsley, transforms into an elegant and effortless weeknight meal. A symphony of flavors that's both comforting and refined.
Nutrition
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Carbohydrate
2 g
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Cholesterol
181 mg
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Fiber
0 g
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Protein
40 g
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Saturated Fat
17 g
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Sodium
263 mg
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Sugar
0 g
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Fat
33 g
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Unsaturated Fat
0 g
DIRECTIONS
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01 Step
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Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat until butter smells toasted and is golden brown, about 1 minute. Remove from heat.
02 Step
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Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place trout onto the foil, skin-side down. Drizzle each trout with about 1/2 teaspoon of the browned butter. Season generously with sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper.
03 Step
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Position an oven rack 5 to 6 inches below the broiler and preheat the broiler on high heat.
04 Step
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Broil trout until opaque and just barely firm to the touch, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from oven.
05 Step
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Return the pan with the remaining browned butter to high heat. Stir in the lemon juice and parsley. Bring the butter sauce to a quick boil; whisk to combine.
06 Step
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Serve trout on plates and drizzle generously with the lemon-parsley butter sauce. Garnish with extra parsley, if desired.
For the best flavor, use high-quality European-style butter. Its higher fat content will result in a richer, nuttier browned butter.
Watch the trout carefully under the broiler, as it can cook very quickly. The flesh should be opaque and flake easily with a fork.
Don't discard the browned butter solids! They add a depth of flavor to the sauce.
Feel free to substitute other fresh herbs, such as dill, chives, or tarragon, for the parsley.
Serve with a simple side of roasted asparagus or a crisp green salad for a complete meal.
RECIPE REVIEWS
Avarage Rating:
4.9/ 5 ( 141 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (6)
Carolanne Ortizyundt
Apr 25, 2025Simple, quick, and flavorful - a perfect weeknight dinner.
Tracey Kuhn
Mar 2, 2025My family loved this! I'll definitely be making it again.
Lambert Turner
Mar 12, 2024I added a clove of minced garlic to the browned butter for extra flavor, and it was fantastic!
Bettye Haley
Jan 26, 2024I was nervous about broiling the fish, but it turned out perfectly. Thanks for the recipe!
Cleveland Wolf
Jul 20, 2023This was so easy and delicious! The brown butter sauce is amazing.
Monty Kris
Jun 28, 2023The lemon and parsley really brighten up the flavor of the trout. Great recipe!