Trout With Almonds

Cook two whole trout with about 25 g/1 oz butter in a covered dish for 12 minutes on full power. Brown 50 g/ 2 oz flaked almonds with 25 g/ oz butter in a mug for 4 minutes. Add salmon Mousse on the side .

Ingredients

• salt and pepper
• 25 g plain flour
• 4 medium trout, cleaned, washed and dried
• 100 g butter or margarine
• 50 g flaked almonds
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp chopped parsley

Garnish:

• lemon wedges
• parsley sprigs

Cooking Process

1. Add the seasoning to the flour and coat the trout with the flour.
2. Melt half the butter or margarine in a large frying pan and fry two trout gently over a medium heat for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden.
3. Drain the fish and transfer to a serving dish to keep warm. Fry the remaining trout in the same way.
4. When the fish are cooked , add the remaining butter to the frying pan and return it to the heat.
5. When the fat is hot, fry the almonds until golden , quickly add the lemon juice, chopped parsley, and seasoning to taste. Stir well.
6. Pour the sauce over the trout, garnish with lemon wedges and parsley sprigs.
7. Serve immediately with Duchesse Potatoes and a green vegetable.

Bon Apetite!