I would like to share a simple Sautéed Trout fish recipe with you that were caught by my husband and son. I’m not a big sea food fan, but this golden, crispy and juicy fried fish is one of the only fish I can eat because it’s so good. When frying, I like to use a nonstick pan; I don’t like too much oil, but I don’t want the fish to stick to the pan either. I try not to add too much of seasoning so it doesn’t overpower the natural flavor of the fish. Its flavor should stand on its own, meaning lots of natural sautéed fish taste with a little bit additive taste of salt and pepper. It’s simple and quick to make this fish. Add some mashed potatoes and Homemade French Bread to go with it and you have tasty, quick and easy dinner. This Trout fish came to our table from Lake Lenore. My husband with my oldest son Vadim and some of his friends went for on a fishing trip…
The weather was gorgeous, and the lake very quiet, they said. They had a marvelous time and everyone went home with a fish. My husband caught an almost five pound Trout fish.
This is my son’s second catch of his life; it’s a proud moment for him. This fish isn’t easy to catch. The Trout he caught weighed almost six pounds. The fish tried to slip off the hook and swim away, as it happened to him a lot, in the past. This time, he won. Good work, good dinner.
On the way to Lenore Lake they stopped by an apple orchard. The farmer was giving away not harvested Fuji apples. I was amazed when I saw a picture of how many apples go to waste. I couldn't help but think of how many people in the word starve from hunger, and we have so much we don’t know what to do with. All those delicious apples hanging on the trees will soon freeze. The apples are so big, delicious and juicy. They just had to slice some up on the spot, the juice just dripped off the hands.
Ingredients you will need:
4 – 5 lbs. – Trout fish
½ cup – all-purpose flour
Salt and pepper to taste
Olive oil for frying
Instructions:
1.Scrape all the scales off thoroughly. Cut the fish along the belly. Remove the insides and the head. Slice the fish into ½ inch pieces, or desired thickness. I like them thinner because the salt and pepper penetrate the meat better and provides a better taste.
2. Place the fish slices into a bowl and rinse cleanly before frying.
3. Coat the fish slices with flour on both sides.
4. Add 2 tbsp. of olive oil onto a frying pan. Place coated fish onto the pan.
5. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste (I like my fish little on a salty side).
6. Fry fish on low/med heat for five minutes.
7. Turn the fish over. Sprinkle with salt and pepper again. Fry for another 3 – 4 minutes.
8. Remove the fish from frying pan. Cool the fish for a few minutes before serving. This fish goes really well with my Homemade French Bread, mashed potatoes and you can add any salad Cucumber/Tomato Salad, Cabbage and Cucumber Salad, Steamed Broccoli from my salad category.
Enjoy!
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Sautéed Lahontan Cutthroat Trout
Ingredients
- 4 – 5 lbs. – Trout fish
- ½ cup – all-purpose flour
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for frying
Instructions
- Scrape all the scales off thoroughly. Cut the fish along the belly. Remove the insides and the head. Slice the fish into ½ inch pieces, or desired thickness. I like them thinner because the salt and pepper penetrate the meat better and provides a better taste.
- Place the fish slices into a bowl and rinse cleanly before frying.
- Coat the fish slices with flour on both sides.
- Add 2 tbsp. of olive oil onto a frying pan. Place coated fish into the pan.
- Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste (I like my fish a little on the salty side).
- Fry the fish on low/med heat for five minutes.
- Turn the fish over. Sprinkle with salt and pepper again. Fry for another 3 – 4 minutes.
- Remove the fish from frying pan. Cool the fish for a few minutes before serving. This fish goes really well with my Homemade French Bread mashed potatoes and you can add any salad Cucumber/Tomato Salad, Cabbage and Cucumber Salad, Steamed Broccoli from my salad category.
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Natasha (@NatashasKitchen) says
Valya this totally reminds me of camping and catching fresh trout then cooking it within a couple hours of catching it. There is nothing quite as good! I want to try your recipe! Thanks so much for sharing 🙂
valya'stasteofhome.com says
I agree! Fresh prepared is the best. Thanks Natasha! 🙂
Nicole @ Waterloo, with Love says
Oh what beautiful presentation! Great step-by-step instructions too! 🙂
valya'stasteofhome.com says
Thank you Nicole! 🙂
Natasha says
I'm not a big fish fan do to horrible experience 16 years ago. I gave fish another try last year and so far only like smoked salmon. Will have to give this a try. Looks simple enough other than the catching it part. Thanks for posting:)
valya'stasteofhome.com says
Oh, that's to bad that happened to you. I remember my mom was making strawberry jam, and that smell made me sick to my stomach. I couldn't eat strawberry jam for a long time. I can't stand strawberry ice cream or milk even now. I totally know what you mean.
spicedblog says
I have always wanted to take an entire fish and then turn it into something delicious. Thank you for the inspiration...this looks awesome!! Love the pictures!
valya'stasteofhome.com says
It's so much fun to cook fresh caught fish! Thanks David!
Lindsey @ American Heritage Cooking says
So impressive that they caught the fish and you prepared it and cooked it up! It looks delicious! I have a feeling that there is nothing quite as delicious as fresh caught fish!
valya'stasteofhome.com says
OMG! Seriously! Fresh cooked fish tastes so good. Thanks Lindsay! 🙂
Nina says
Wow, very nice! Looks like the boys had a productive day out on the lake. Man, I sure miss fishing. Those family trips to the lake and nature are the best, whether you catch something or not. Right now, I'd rather be out there relaxing with a good book than sitting in this stuffy office. I've caught one fish in my life, it's more about the enviroment for me... Lol. Vadim's catch looks very impressive! I can imagine how happy and proud he is, nice job! Looks delicious on the plate too. You sure do know how to fry it up real good. Yum! 😛
valya'stasteofhome.com says
Yes, they had really good time. Vadim was a very happy with his catch. Too bad that the limit is only one. I love going fishing too. Its so relaxing peaceful around. Thanks Nina! 😉
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
I love trout but have never made it on my own before. I'm loving this recipe! You can't get much better than fresh fish for dinner!
valya'stasteofhome.com says
I agree Gayle! Homemade is di best! If you ever make it let me know how you like it! Thanks! 🙂