Blackened Trout
Elevate your seafood game with this bold and flavorful Blackened Trout recipe! Perfectly seasoned with a smoky Cajun-inspired spice blend of paprika, garlic, onion, and a hint of cayenne, these trout fillets are seared to golden perfection in a sizzling combination of butter and olive oil. The result? A crispy, aromatic crust that gives way to tender, flaky fish. Finished with a drizzle of buttery pan sauce, fresh parsley for a pop of color, and a squeeze of zesty lemon, this quick and easy dish is ready in just 25 minutes. Ideal for weeknight dinners or casual entertaining, this recipe brings a rustic elegance to your table and pairs beautifully with roasted vegetables or creamy mashed potatoes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Trout fillets
- 2 teaspoons Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 4 tablespoons Butter
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 4 pieces Lemon wedges
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
Pat the trout fillets dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
In a small bowl, combine the paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, dried oregano, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper to create the blackening spice mix.
Generously season both sides of each trout fillet with the spice mix, ensuring an even coating.
Heat 2 tablespoons of butter and 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until the butter is melted and begins to sizzle.
Place the trout fillets into the skillet skin-side down (if applicable) and cook for 3-4 minutes without disturbing to allow a crispy crust to form.
Carefully flip the fillets and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
Remove the fillets from the skillet and set aside on a plate. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter to the skillet and swirl until melted to create a flavorful pan sauce.
Drizzle the melted butter over the cooked trout fillets and garnish with freshly chopped parsley.
Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over the fish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2404 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 165.9 g | 213% | |
| Saturated Fat | 51.7 g | 258% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 798 mg | 266% | |
| Sodium | 3140 mg | 137% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 12.0 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.5 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.7 g | ||
| Protein | 202.5 g | 405% | |
| Vitamin D | 135.9 mcg | 680% | |
| Calcium | 555 mg | 43% | |
| Iron | 12.4 mg | 69% | |
| Potassium | 3892 mg | 83% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
