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Pan-Seared Tarragon Trout Photo by: Photo: Oxmoor House

Pan-Seared Tarragon Trout

Steelhead, also known as ocean trout, is a fine choice for its bright pink color and rich flavor, but any trout can be used.

Prep: 7 minutes; Cook: 8 minutes

Oxmoor House APRIL 2009

  • Yield: 2 servings (serving size: 1 fillet and about 1 tablespoon sauce)
  • Cook time:8 Minutes
  • Prep time:7 Minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 lemon
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 (6-ounce) trout fillets
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine
  • 1 teaspoon dried tarragon

Preparation

1. Zest and juice lemon, reserving 1/4 teaspoon zest and 1 teaspoon juice.

2. Place flour in a shallow dish. Sprinkle fish evenly with salt and pepper; dredge fish in flour.

3. Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add fish; cook 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork or until desired degree of doneness. Remove fish from pan; keep warm.

4. Add garlic to pan; sauté 1 minute or until browned. Add wine; cook until liquid almost evaporates, scraping pan to loosen browned bits. Stir in tarragon and reserved lemon zest and juice. Pour garlic sauce over fish.

Nutritional Information

Amount per serving
  • Calories: 293
  • Calories from fat: 36%
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated fat: 4.8g
  • Monounsaturated fat: 3.4g
  • Polyunsaturated fat: 2.4g
  • Protein: 36g
  • Carbohydrate: 6.2g
  • Fiber: 0.4g
  • Cholesterol: 115mg
  • Iron: 1.8mg
  • Sodium: 385mg
  • Calcium: 133mg
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