Trout with Almonds and Parsley

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  • Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
2 trout filets (divide into 3 oz pieces)3/4 teaspoon course salt (recommend sea salt)Freshly ground pepper1 Tbsp olive oil (recommend EVOO)3 oz whole shelled almonds, coursely chopped1 cup loosely packed flat leaf parsley leaves, coursely choppedFinely grated zest plus freshly squeezed juice of 1 lemonsNonstick cooking spray
Directions
Serves 4 ( 3oz piece filet)

Lightly coat a large skillet with cooking spray. Place over medium-high heat. Season the trout with salt and pepper; gently place 2 to 4 pieces, do not crowd, inskillet with skin side UP. Reduce heat to medium and cook until underside are golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes. CAREFULLY flip fish, using two spatulas if necessary. Cook until fish is slightly flakey in the centerwhen poked with a fork, about 2 minutes more. Transfer to platter (use 2 spatulas as needed), Keep warm. Wipe out skillet and repete with remaining filet pieces.

Wipe out skillet; add olive oil and almonds. Cook over medium heat, stirring until almonds start to turn golden, about 1 minute. REMOVE from heat and immediately add parsley and lemon zest; stir to combine. Stir in lemon juice; as soon as it starts to bubble, pour sauce over fish. Serve immediately.


Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user LEXIEMOM.

Servings Per Recipe: 4
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 325.5
  • Total Fat: 19.8 g
  • Cholesterol: 77.3 mg
  • Sodium: 56.7 mg
  • Total Carbs: 6.2 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2.7 g
  • Protein: 4.1 g

Member Reviews
  • FROGFACE10
    Quite tasty, but since it's driving me nuts, this is how you spell "coarsely". You're welcome. - 6/1/14
  • KITTY1970
    This is very good - 4/26/11
  • EILEENBSKINNY
    Very tasty and easy to make - 5/14/09