Trout with Hazelnuts, Lemon and Parsley Brown Butter

Fish
  • ¾ cup dry Italian-style breadcrumbs

  • ½ cup plus 3 tablespoons crushed toasted hazelnuts

  • 8 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley

  • 4 whole boneless trout

  • 4 tablespoons olive oil

  • ½ cup (1 stick) butter

  • ¼ cup lemon juice

  • 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel

Makes 4 servings.
Preheat oven to 350°. Oil large rimmed baking sheet. Combine breadcrumbs, ½ cup hazelnuts and 2 tablespoons parsley in medium bowl. Open trout and sprinkle flesh side with salt and pepper. Press hazelnut mixture into flesh side of butterflied fish. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in heavy large nonstick skillet over high heat. Add 1 whole trout, hazelnut side down. Saute until golden, about 2 minutes. Transfer trout, hazelnut side up, to prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining olive oil and trout. Transfer trout to oven and roast until opaque in center, about 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, melt butter in same skillet over medium heat and allow to brown. Add 3 tablespoons crushed hazelnuts, 6 tablespoons parsley, lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon lemon peel; stir to combine. Season sauce with salt and pepper; pour over fish. Sprinkle with remaining 1 teaspoon lemon peel and serve immediately.
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