Brook Trout with Pecans, Lemon, and Parsley Brown Butter

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   Zest and juice both lemons, separately reserving the zest and the juice.

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   Set aside.

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   Combine 1 1/2 cups of the pecans with the bread crumbs and 1/4 cup of the parsley on a large plate.

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   Open up and cut the trout, diagonally, into two fillets.

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   Season both the flesh and skin sides with salt and pepper to taste, and then, working with one at a time, press the flesh side of the trout into the pecan mixture to make a thin coating.

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   Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Using a tablespoon of the peanut oil, generously grease a baking sheet.

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   Set aside.

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   Heat 3 tablespoons of oil in a large saute pan over high heat.

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   When very hot but not smoking, add 6 trout fillets and sear to set the crust.

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    Turn and sear the other side.

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    Using a fish spatula or a large, wide spatula, transfer the trout to the prepared baking sheet.

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    Add additional oil to the pan and continue to sear the remaining trout.

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    When seared, transfer to the prepared baking sheet.

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    Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake the trout for about 7 minutes or until cooked through.

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    While the trout is baking, melt the butter in a nonstick saute pan over medium-high heat.

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    Watching carefully and lowering the heat if necessary, allow the butter to foam and turn golden brown.

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    Immediately add the lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste.

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    While the butter is still foaming, add the remaining pecans and parsley.

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    Do not allow the butter to burn or it will be unusable.

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    Place 2 fillets on each of 6 dinner plates and pour the Parsley Brown Butter over the top.

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    Sprinkle with reserved lemon zest and serve.

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    NOTE: A nice assortment of spring or baby vegetables can be served as an optional garnish.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.