Description
Lemon Pistachio Crusted Trout is a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines the delicate taste of trout with a crunchy pistachio crust, all enhanced by zesty lemon. Perfect for summer gatherings or cozy dinners at home, this recipe is both visually stunning and irresistibly delicious. With its restaurant-quality presentation, this dish will impress your guests while being easy enough for novice cooks to master.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 fresh trout fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 1 cup unsalted pistachios, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp lemon zest (from about 2 lemons)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a food processor, pulse the pistachios and lemon zest together until crumbly.
- Place the trout fillets skin-side down on the baking sheet; drizzle with olive oil, then season with salt and pepper.
- Evenly press the pistachio mixture onto each fillet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until the fish flakes easily and the crust is golden brown.
- Drizzle with melted butter and garnish with parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 298
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 70mg