Brook Trout Müllerin

A classic preparation of crispy-skinned brook trout filets served with a simple brown butter sauce, brightened with fresh lemon and parsley. This elegant dish comes together quickly for a restaurant-quality meal at home.

4 servings
8 min

Ingredients

  • 4 filets skin-on brook trout filets
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 1 pinch Freshly ground black pepper
  • ¼ cup flour
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1 whole lemon
  • 4 sprigs fresh parsley
  • chopped

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Season both sides of the filets with salt and pepper and lightly dust with flour. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place the filets, skin-side down, and cook until the skin is brown and crispy, 3-5 minutes. Carefully turn with a spatula and cook for another 30 seconds.

    6 min

  2. 2.

    Squeeze the lemon over the fish and add the parsley. As the sauce begins to bubble up, spoon ample butter over each filet and serve immediately.

    2 min