Forelle mit Mandeln (Trout with Almonds)

Forelle mit Mandeln

Trout

Forelle mit Mandeln, or trout with almonds, is a no-frills recipe that perfectly highlights the namesake ingredients. While trout is one of the most common and popular fish in Germany, this dish usually makes a bold statement on the dinner table as most Germans prepare it using the whole fish. Trout is also often the centerpiece of the meal during the Christian celebration of Gründonnerstag, or Mourning Thursday, before Easter. Recipe Servings: Serves 4

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

20 minutes

Total Time

35 minutes

Vegetarian

Vegan

Gluten Free

Dairy Free

Kosher

Halal

Ingredients

2 lbs (900 g) trout, cleaned and scaled
1 lemon (juiced)
salt and pepper, to taste
2 Tbsp (30 g) butter
1/2 cup (120 ml) olive oil
2 Tbsp (20 g) almonds, flaked
Chopped parsley, to garnish

Directions

Season the inside and outside of the trout with salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
In a large skillet, heat the butter and olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the trout and cook it for about 3 minutes on each side.
Add the almonds to the pan and fry them with the trout for an additional 3 minutes, turning fish if necessary.
Garnish Forelle mit Mandeln with parsley and serve hot.