Pan-Seared Trout: Quick & Delicious in 20 Minutes

Tender and juicy, with the aroma of fragrant herbs, in just 20 minutes. Trout steak in a frying pan is prepared simply, in a short time, and turns out very appetizing. This wonderful fish dish is suitable for both dinner and a holiday table. All you have to do is present it beautifully on a plate, and it will be like in a restaurant!
cook time: 20 min
Elijah Stroud
Pan-Seared Trout: Quick & Delicious in 20 Minutes

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

208
Calories
16g
Fat
17g
Protein

Ingredients (1 portion)

Basic:

Salt to taste
Ground black pepper to taste
Vegetable oil 2 tbsp
Lemons 20 g
Thyme, thyme to taste
Trout steak 500 g

Recipe instructions

Step 1

Step 1
How to fry a trout steak juicy in a frying pan? Prepare the necessary ingredients. It is better to take the steak fresh rather than frozen, then it will not be so dry. Take spices to your taste; you can add sprigs of rosemary or dried mint.

Step 2

Step 2
For frying, it is desirable that the width of the steak be 2-2.5 cm. Clean the fish steak from scales, if any, then rinse well under cold water and dry with paper towels. Salt and pepper the steak and leave for a while.

Step 3

Step 3
Pour vegetable oil into a frying pan and put on fire, throw thyme or thyme sprigs into the hot oil, leave for a couple of minutes.

Step 4

Step 4
Place the trout steak on top of the herbs and fry over medium heat for 3-4 minutes.

Step 5

Step 5
Turn the fish over to the other side and fry for another 3 minutes.

Step 6

Step 6
Cover the pan with a lid and reduce heat, steam the steak for another 3-4 minutes. Then turn off the stove. Juicy trout is ready. Serve the steak hot or cold, pouring lemon juice over it. Rice, vegetables, etc. are good as a side dish for fish.