Trout amandine features a perfect pairingdelicate trout with buttery almonds and a rich sauce.

The sauce is spooned over trout filets that have been coated in flour and pan-fried in butter.

Learn how to make trout amandine.

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What Is Trout Amandine?

Reheat in a preheated 325F oven, on the stovetop, or in the microwave until hot throughout.

Add a fresh squeeze of lemon juice to brighten before serving, if desired.

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salt in a 13- by 9-inch baking dish; add fillets, turning to coat.

Cover and chill 2 hours.

Drain, discarding marinade.

marinated trout

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Dredge fillets in flour mixture.

Pan fry trout:

Melt 1/4 cup butter with oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Transfer to a serving platter; keep warm.

dredging fish in flour

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Add lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and remaining 1/2 tsp.

salt; cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute.

Remove from heat; stir in parsley.

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Pour almond mixture over fillets, and serve immediately.

Pair this classic dish with white wine or rose when serving.

This dish can be made gluten-free by swapping the flour with a gluten-free all-purpose blend when coating the fish.

amandine sauce in a saucepan

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