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Super Easy Speckle Trout Recipe

This incredibly simple recipe for pan-fried speckle trout is so easy, even your kids can make it! Inspired by my mother-in-law's recipe, this dish highlights the sweet, delicate flavor of fresh-caught speckle trout (10-12 inches). Perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a delicious campfire cookout. Customize it with lemon and garlic to your liking! Best enjoyed with fresh, just-caught trout!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 116.9 kcal
Protein 32g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Super Easy Speckle Trout

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How to Make Super Easy Speckle Trout

  1. Clean and gut the trout thoroughly.
  2. Cut the trout into portions (approximately 4-6 oz per serving), leaving the skin on.
  3. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in an oven-safe skillet or cast iron pan over medium heat. Let the butter bubble gently.
  4. Place trout fillets, skin-side down, in the hot pan. Avoid overcrowding the pan; cook in batches if necessary.
  5. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until the trout is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. The skin should be crispy and golden brown.
  6. Squeeze the juice of ½ a lemon over each trout fillet during the last minute of cooking.
  7. (Optional) Add 1-2 cloves of roasted garlic to the pan during the last minute of cooking.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

0g

Fat

4g

Carbs

0g

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