Bacon and sage pan fried trout recipe

Bacon and Sage Pan Fried Trout recipe

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The bacon and sage pan fried trout recipe is a savory and flavorful dish that combines the delicate taste of trout with the smoky richness of bacon and the earthy aroma of sage. This recipe is perfect for seafood lovers looking for a quick and easy meal option that doesn't compromise on taste. The trout fillets are pan-fried to perfection, creating a crispy exterior while keeping the flesh moist and tender. With the addition of bacon and sage, this dish takes on a delightful balance of flavors that will leave you craving for more.

Keywords: trout, bacon, sage, pan-fried, savory

Bacon and sage pan fried trout recipe details

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Ingredients

24 slices of bacon

3 Tablespoons minced fresh sage leaves or 1 Tablespoon dried, crumbled, plus fresh sage sprigs for garnish

8 trout (about 10 ounces each), cleaned and boned, leaving the head and tail intact

About 2 cups yellow cornmeal for coating the trout

1/3 cup olive oil

Lemon wedges for garnish

Instructions:

In a large heavy iron skillet cook 8 of the bacon slices over moderate heat, turning them occasionally, until they are crisp. Transfer them to paper towels to drain, and pour off the fat. Crumble the cooked bacon into a small bowl and stir in the minced sage. In the skillet cook the remaining 16 bacon slices in 2 batches until the bacon just becomes translucent and the edges begin to curl, transfer them to paper towels to drain, and pour off the fat.

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Rinse the trout under cold water and pat them dry inside and out. Sprinkle the cavity of each trout with one eighth of the crumbled bacon mixture and salt and pepper to taste. Wrap 2 of the whole bacon slices around each trout, using wooden picks to secure the bacon and close the cavities.

Mound the cornmeal on a sheet of wax paper and roll each trout in it, coat completely and gently shake off the excess. Heat the skillet over high heat until it is hot, add the oil, heat it until it is hot but now smoking. In the oil, fry the trout, not touching each other, in batches for 3 minutes on each side or until they are just firm and the bacon is golden, transferring them as they are fried with long spatulas to a shallow baking pan.

When all the trout has been fried, bake them for 5 minutes or until they just flake and are heated through. Discard the wooden picks, arrange the trout carefully on a platter, and garnish them with the sage sprigs and the lemon wedges.

Serves: 8