Okay. So I’ve never caught a rainbow trout this big, but I would love to! Hubby and I love to trout fish on both the White and Little Red Rivers in Arkansas. Both are excellent trout fishing rivers that are well maintained by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission.
The water is always crystal clear and COLD which at this time of the year is super appealing. It’s almost as much fun for me to watch the trout in the water as it is to reel them in. But if I don’t reel them in, I don’t get to eat them:)
I have a couple of trout recipes from The Arkansas Classic Country Cookbook that we really enjoy. Both are simple to prepare and are delicious.
Rainbow Trout Amandine
6 trout fillets
Salt and pepper
Flour
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup slivered almonds
Juice of one lemon
Salt and pepper
Flour
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup slivered almonds
Juice of one lemon
Sprinkle fillets with salt and pepper; dredge in flour. Saute in olive oil until delicately browned on each side. Arrange in a shallow baking dish.
Melt butter in a saucepan; stir in almonds and lemon juice. Pour over fillets. Bake in a 400 degree over for 5 – 10 minutes, or until almonds are browned and fish flakes.
Serves 6
Sautéed Trout with Watercress Butter
6 trout
Milk
Flour
Salt and pepper
Cooking oil
4 Tablespoons butter
1/4 cup chopped watercress (can substitute arugula)
1/2 teaspoon Tabasco
Milk
Flour
Salt and pepper
Cooking oil
4 Tablespoons butter
1/4 cup chopped watercress (can substitute arugula)
1/2 teaspoon Tabasco
Clean trout and remove fins; leave heads and tails on. Dip trout in milk and roll in seasoned flour. Heat oil in a skillet and brown trout on both sides. When fish flakes with a fork, drain on absorbent paper.
Melt butter in a small saucepan; stir in watercress and Tabasco. Serve over trout. Garnish with lemon wedges.
Serves 6.
Thanks for joining me for What’s On the Menu Wednesday. I’m looking forward to what you have to say.
Hubby and I trout fish all the time here in Jersey, but we only catch a fraction of that size, would be nice to nab a big one, or should I say ‘The Big One’ 🙂
They are good eats!
Nice looking trout! And those recipes sound yummy. I haven’t had trout in years. We love to fish but we go salt water fishing so it’s snapper, grouper, mahi mahi….we do love our fresh fish! Thanks for hosting. I am linking up a Southwest Chicken and Veggie Stir-fry.
I love anything amandine…especially fish.
It has been a while since I linked up… thanks for always offer this is a way to network and connect!
I just linked up with Crab and Corn Chowder.
I just love your blog, so welcoming!
I am enjoying having a look around at all your recipes, Thanks
have a great week,
Carolyn