Pan-Fried Whole Trout
This method uses a stove to cook whole fish. You coat the trout in a mix of flour and cornmeal.
Then you fry the fish in oil. Serve it with fresh lemon wedges.
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted September 25, 2026Share
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Description
This method uses a stove to cook whole fish. You coat the trout in a mix of flour and cornmeal.
Then you fry the fish in oil. Serve it with fresh lemon wedges.
Quick Tip Read the recipe in its entirety before you start cooking. This will help you understand the ingredients, steps, and timing involved, and allow you to prepare any necessary equipment or ingredients beforehand.
Ingredients 8
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
Instructions
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1
Remove the gills from the trout. Rinse the fish under cold water.
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2
Put olive oil in a large pan. Heat it over medium heat.
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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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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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