Herb-Crusted Trout with Lemon Butter

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

2. 2

   Pat the trout fillets dry with paper towels and season them with salt and pepper.

3. 3

   Place the flour in a shallow dish and dredge each fillet in the flour, shaking off any excess.

4. 4

   Heat the olive oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat.

5. 5

   Add the trout fillets to the skillet, skin-side down, and cook for 3-4 minutes until the skin is crispy.

6. 6

   Flip the fillets and cook for another 2 minutes.

7. 7

   Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 5-7 minutes until the trout is cooked through.

8. 8

   While the trout is baking, melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat.

9. 9

   Add the chopped parsley and lemon slices to the melted butter, stirring to combine.

10. 10

    Remove the trout from the oven and drizzle the lemon butter sauce over the fillets.

11. 11

    Serve immediately, garnished with additional parsley if desired.