Pan-Fried Whole Trout
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted September 25, 2026Share
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4 whole (12 ounce) trout, cleaned with tails and heads on
3 tablespoons olive oil
0.5 cup all-purpose flour
0.5 cup cornmeal
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
0.125 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 lemons - cut into wedges, for garnish
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Step 1 (Remove the gills from the trout. Rinse the fish under cold water.)
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Step 2 (Put olive oil in a large pan. Heat it over medium heat.)
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Step 3 (Mix flour, cornmeal, salt, black pepper, and cayenne in a shallow dish. Turn the heat to high. Coat the fish in the mixture.)
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Step 4 (Fry the fish for 4 to 6 minutes on each side. It should flake with a fork. Serve with lemon.)
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 711 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Total Fat 33g
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Saturated Fat 5g
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Cholesterol 195mg
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Sodium 764mg
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Total Carbohydrate 30g
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Dietary Fiber 4g
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Protein 73g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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