Almond-Crusted Trout with White...Almond-Crusted Trout with White Grits and Swiss Chard

Almond-Crusted Trout with White Grits and Swiss Chard is a main course that serves 4. One portion of this dish contains about 49g of protein, 38g of fat, and a total of 701 calories. For $5.18 per serving, this recipe covers 50% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe from Epicurious has 345 fans. Plenty of people really liked this Southern dish. Head to the store and pick up trout fillets, swiss chard, grits, and a few other things to make it today. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, dairy free, and pescatarian diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 30 minutes. Taking all factors into account, this recipe earns a spoonacular score of 99%, which is great. Users who liked this recipe also liked Almond-Crusted Trout with White Grits and Swiss Chard, Almond-Crusted Trout with White Grits and Swiss Chard, and Almond-Crusted Trout with White Grits and Swiss Chard.

Ingredients

Cooking Instructions

1. 01

   Bring grits and 4 cups water to a boil in a medium pot. Reduce heat to medium-low and gently simmer, whisking occasionally, until liquid is absorbed and grits are tender and creamy, 2025 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

2. 02

   Meanwhile, pulse almonds in a food processor until texture of coarse breadcrumbs.

3. 03

   Transfer to a shallow baking dish; season with salt and pepper.

4. 04

   Place egg in another shallow baking dish. Season trout with salt and pepper. Working one at a time, dip skin side of fillets into egg, then in almonds, pressing to adhere.

5. 05

   Transfer to a plate as you go.

6. 06

   Heat oil in a large skillet over mediumhigh until very hot but not smoking. Cook 2 fillets, almond side down, pressing with a spatula occasionally to ensure contact with skillet, until almonds are well toasted and fish is nearly cooked through, about 3 minutes. Turn and cook until opaque throughout, about 1 minute more.

7. 07

   Transfer to a plate. Repeat with remaining fillets.

8. 08

   Wipe out skillet.