Pan Fried Whole Trout

Total Time

32 Minutes

Servings

4

Ingredients

• 4 whole (12 ounce) trout, cleaned with tails and heads on
• 1/2 cup plain flour
• 1/2 cup polenta
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 lemons - cut into wedges, for garnish

Instructions

1. Remove gills from fish and discard. Rinse fish under cold water.
2. In a large skillet heat oil over medium heat.
3. In shallow dish, combine the flour, polenta, salt and pepper. Raise heat to high. Dredge fish in flour mixture and fry in hot oil for about 4 to 6 minutes on each side or until meat flakes with a fork. Serve garnished with lemon wedges.