Delicious Rainbow Trout with Creamy Lemon Caper Sauce

This recipe brings together the delicate flavors of rainbow trout with a rich and tangy buttery lemon caper cream sauce. It's a perfect dish for a special occasion or a weeknight dinner that will impress your guests.

Ingredients

• 4 rainbow trout fillets
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/4 cup butter
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup capers, drained
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

1. Season the trout fillets with salt and pepper on both sides.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
3. Add the trout fillets, skin side down, and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
4. In the same skillet, melt the butter and add the minced garlic. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
5. Add the capers and cook for another minute.
6. Pour in the heavy cream and lemon juice, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens slightly.
7. Return the trout fillets to the skillet, spooning the sauce over them. Cook for an additional minute to heat through.
8. Sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving.
9. Enjoy your rainbow trout with buttery lemon caper cream sauce!

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