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For the Table: Lemon Pepper Butter Trout

by Lili Keys

Whether you are coming in from the field or the water, nothing beats the feeling of cooking up something you harvested. From grilled trout to turkey tenders, Lone Star Outdoor News has published some excellent wild game recipes over the last 16 years. We hope to share and inspire folks to get creative in the kitchen.

Lemon Pepper Butter Trout

Recipe and photos by Lili Sams

Ingredients:

Speckled trout fillets

Lemon

Pepper

Salt

Lemon pepper seasoning

Herbed butter (garlic, Parmesan, basil)

Olive oil

Method:

Fillet the fish and set aside. Lightly season with salt, pepper and lemon pepper. Heat skillet to medium high heat. Melt enough herbed butter to fill the bot- tom of the pan add to supplement or sub with olive oil. Cook 3-4 minutes per side. Make sure there is enough oil or butter when you flip to the other side so the fish won’t stick. Plate and serve with whipped mashed potatoes and asparagus. Garnish with lemon juice and extra butter.

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