Any nut can be substituted for the pine nuts. Toast them for fuller flavor.
Recipe information
Yield
Serves 2
Ingredients
1
/2 cup toasted pine nuts (about 2 ounces)
1
/4 cup all purpose flour
2
12-ounce whole trout, heads and tails removed
Olive oil
Fresh chopped parsley
Lime wedges
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Preparation
Step 1
Grind nuts and flour in food processor. Transfer to shallow dish. Season generously with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 8 hours ahead. Cover.)
Step 2
Cut each trout in half lengthwise into fillets. Remove any bones. Brush fish with oil. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Dredge fish in nut mixture; press to adhere. Cook until brown and crisp, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to plates. Sprinkle fish with parsley and garnish with lime.