Trout With Apples and Toasted Hazelnuts

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   Preheat oven to 350*.

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   To toast hazelnuts, spread in single layer on baking sheet.

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   Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until skins split.

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   Wrap hazelnuts in kitchen towel; set aside 5 minutes to cool slightly.

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   Rub nuts in towel to remove as much of the papery skins as possible.

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   Process hazelnuts in food processor until coarsely chopped; set aside.

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   Melt 3 Tblsp.

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   butter in medium skillet over medium-high heat.

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   Add apple; cook 4 to 5 minutes or until crisp-tender.

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    Remove from skillet with slotted spoon; set aside.

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    Rinse trout and pat dry with paper towels.

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    Sprinkle fish with salt and pepper, then coat in flour.

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    Place fish in skillet.

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    Cook 4 minutes or until golden and fish flakes easily when tested with a fork, turning halfway through cooking time.

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    Return apple to skillet.

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    Reduce heat to low and keep warm.

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    Melt remaining 2 Tblsp.

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    butter in small saucepan over low heat.

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    Stir in lemon juice, chives, and hazelnuts.

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    To serve, sprinkle fish and apple with hazelnut mixture.

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    Garnish with lemon slices and chives.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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