Pan Seared Trout in Lemon Butter

Pan-Seared Trout with Lemon Butter Sauce

Ingredients:

• 4 trout fillets
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 1 tablespoon capers
• Fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions:

1. Season the trout fillets with salt and pepper.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Add the trout fillets, skin-side down, and cook for about 3-4 minutes until the skin is crispy.
4. Flip the fillets and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the fish is cooked through.
5. Remove the fillets from the skillet and set aside.
6. In the same skillet, melt the butter and add the garlic. Cook until fragrant.
7. Add the lemon juice and capers, and cook for another minute.
8. Pour the sauce over the trout fillets and garnish with fresh parsley.