My favorite way to prepare trout is breading it with pecans. The sweet nuttiness from the pecans balances so well with the light fish.
However, if you’re anything like me breading things just annoys you. It either comes out perfect and crisp on the outside or burnt to a crisp with the breading falling off. It’s usually the later. So my fix for this little predicament is to sear the fish then make a sort of topping to pour over. Not only is it much easier it’s also prettier.
Trout is easily found in my local stores or you could always take a fishing trip. If you can’t find it and aren’t keen on the second option simply substitute salmon.
RECIPE CARD
Pan Seared Trout with an Orange Butter Pecan Sauce
My favorite way to prepare trout is breading it with pecans. The sweet nuttiness from the pecans balances so well with the light fish.
Ingredients
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- 1 large fillet trout about 8-10 ounces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon ghee
- 1 medium orange zested and juiced
- 1/2 cup pecans chopped
- fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
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- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a cast iron skillet over medium high heat.
- Season the fillet with salt and pepper and place skin side up in skillet. Sear 3-4 minutes until the fish easily flips. Sear another 3-4 minutes until the skin is crispy and the fish flakes easily. Remove and keep warm.
In the same skillet melt one tablespoon of ghee. Stir in the pecans scrapping any brown bits up from the bottom of the pan. Allow pecans to toast about 1 minute. Stir in the orange juice and allow to reduce just a bit.
- Season sauce with a bit of salt to taste and pour over trout. Garnish with orange zest and parsley.
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10 Comments
Amy
This looks divine! Will definitely give it a try! 🙂 I was searching for a honey pecan crusted trout and stumbled on your delicious looking and simple recipe. Thank you for sharing!
Amy
This was a big hit!!!! 🙂 Mine didn’t look as pretty as yours and I had to lower the heat when I cooked the nuts b/c I doubled the recipe since I had two large trouts and my pan got very hot by the time it was ready for the nuts….but it didn’t burn and was still very delicious! 🙂 I especially liked that I didn’t have to worry about the crumbs falling off the fish (so frustrating) since I cooked the fish and nut crumbs separately. YEA! I did drizzle with a tbsp of raw honey…cause I’m from the South and that’s how we roll! LOL. Thanks again for sharing this recipe! Will definitely be making it again! 🙂
Lauren
Amy, Thank you so much for letting me know how it turned out! I’m SO glad you enjoyed it, it’s definitely one of our favorites!
Allyson
Orange butter pecan sauce?? I want to put that on everything. This looks amazing!
Brandon @ Kitchen Konfidence
This looks so simple and flavorful. YUM!!
Healing Tomato
Oranges + Pecans + Trout is a winning combination. Oranges and pecans were are so good with any protein recipe. I wonder how you come up with your recipes, but, I am sure it is a very delightful process.
Lauren
Thanks so much! Usually I’m just throwing things together based on past meals and ingredients I know work together. Sometimes I’ll have a dish at a restaurant and have to recreate it. I also draw inspiration from other blogs, magazines, even artwork from textures and colors. If it’s a recipe I adapt you’ll be able to find their link in the recipe card and usually within the post as well. Recipe development is quite fun!
Des @ Life's Ambrosia
what a gorgeous piece of fish! I don’t eat trout nearly enough. I actually think I’ve only had it a few times. I should change that. I also like the idea of the topping instead of a breading. Lately when I try to bread fish it too falls off. This way it’s pretty too!
Josie
This looks delish, I’m always looking for new seafood recipes! Love that you added pecans to this 🙂
Kacey @ The Cookie Writer
First: these photos are beautiful! The fish looks absolutely perfect! Secondly: I have been vegetarian for many years now, including fish. However, I will admit fish was the hardest thing to give up!