Walnut Free Pan-Seared Trout with Almonds
Crispy-skinned trout with a golden almond pan sauce is the kind of weeknight dinner that feels far more impressive than the effort involved. The fillets are seared hard in a cast iron or stainless skillet until the skin turns deep and crackling, then finished with a quick sauce built from toasted sliced almonds, garlic, lemon juice, and fresh parsley — all in the same pan. For anyone navigating tree nut concerns specifically around walnuts, this dish is a genuinely satisfying option because the nutty richness here comes entirely from almonds, with no walnuts anywhere in the ingredient list. The almond sauce is the real star: those thin slices toast up fast and soak in the bright lemon and savory garlic drippings, creating something that tastes almost like a restaurant-quality beurre noisette without any butter at all. A squeeze of fresh lemon over the top right before serving pulls everything together and cuts through the richness beautifully. This is the kind of recipe that earns a permanent spot in your rotation.
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4 servings
- 4 skin-on trout fillets (about 6 oz each)
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper, freshly ground
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided
For the almond pan sauce
- ½ cup raw sliced almonds
- 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice (from about 1 lemon)
- 1 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
For serving
- lemon wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Pat the trout fillets thoroughly dry with paper towels, then season both sides with the salt and black pepper.
- 2
Heat 1 tbsp of the olive oil in a 12-inch stainless steel or cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until the oil shimmers and a drop of water flicked in sizzles immediately.
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