Pan-Seared Croatian Trout with Fresh Salad
A simple and flavorful dish that combines the freshness of a salad with the rich taste of pan-seared trout.
Ingredients
- β1.5 lbs Fresh Croatian Trout (2 fillets)Fresh, boneless, and skinless
- β4 cups Fresh Salad Mix (arugula, lettuce, cherry tomatoes)Any mix of your choice
- β1/4 cup Olive OilExtra virgin for best flavor
- β2 tbsp Lemon JuiceFreshly squeezed for best flavor
- β Salt and PepperTo taste
- β1 tsp Garlic PowderTo taste
- β1/4 cup Fresh ParsleyChopped for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400Β°F (200Β°C).
- 2
Season the trout fillets with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- 3
Heat the olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium heat.
- 4
Add the trout fillets and sear for 2-3 minutes on each side.
- 5
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 8-10 minutes.
- 6
Meanwhile, prepare the salad by combining the fresh mix, cherry tomatoes, and a squeeze of lemon juice.
- 7
Once the trout is cooked, remove it from the oven and let it rest for 2-3 minutes.
- 8
Serve the trout with the fresh salad and garnish with chopped parsley.
- 9
Drizzle with additional lemon juice and olive oil to taste.