Pan Fried Salmon Trout (or Salmon)
A quick and simple way to prepare skin on salmon trout on the stove top in under 10 minutes. A healthy and delicious lunch or dinner. Serve with salad, vegetables or potatoes.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 4 6 oz salmon trout filets, skin on (salmon filets can be substituted)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp grape seed oil
- Sauce optional:
- 1 tbsp butter
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- For serving/garnishing optional:
- Chopped fresh parsley
- Lemon wedges
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes chopped
Instructions
- Season the salmon trout filets with salt and black pepper on both sides.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the seasoned filets, skin side up. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Turn and cook for 1-2 more minutes. The fish should not be sticking to the pan.
- Transfer to a plate.
- Reduce the heat too low.
- Add butter , lemon juice and garlic. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring to prevent the garlic from burning.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Pour the sauce over the filets or serve it on the side.
- Serve these salmon trout filets with chopped parsley and cherry tomatoes.