Best 6 Trout Almondine Julia Child Recipes

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Welcome to the world of culinary delight, where we embark on a journey to discover the exquisite flavors of trout almondine, a classic dish that has captivated taste buds for generations. Inspired by the legendary Julia Child, this article will guide you through the culinary landscape, providing a delectable recipe that captures the essence of this timeless dish. Join us as we uncover the secrets behind trout almondine, exploring its origins, selecting the finest ingredients, and mastering the art of preparation. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a home cook seeking culinary inspiration, this article will equip you with the knowledge and techniques needed to create a trout almondine dish that will leave your dinner guests in awe.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

TROUT ALMANDINE



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Sliced almonds lend crunch to every bite of this classic seafood dinner. Besides being flavorful, trout is full of omega-3 fatty acids, which are beneficial for good cardiovascular health.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup sliced almonds
1/2 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 cup milk
4 trout fillets
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
2 garlic cloves, smashed and peeled

Steps:

  • Lightly toast the almonds in a saute pan. Reserve. Combine the flour, salt, and cayenne pepper in a small, flat dish. Pour the milk into another one. Place the trout fillets in the milk.
  • Heat a large saute pan over medium heat. Add the olive oil and butter. Dredge the fillets in the flour mixture on both sides. Add to the pan and increase heat. Put the garlic cloves in the pan and swirl it around.
  • Turn the trout after 2 minutes and remove the garlic (you don't want it to brown). Cook until the fish is cooked through and lightly golden brown, about 1 or 2 more minutes. Scatter the almonds over top. Serve immediately.

TROUT AMANDINE



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A classic and delicious way to prepare trout.

Provided by Althea

Categories     Seafood     Fish

Time 35m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 whole (10 ounce) trout, pan-dressed
salt and pepper to taste
¼ cup all-purpose flour
4 tablespoons butter
½ cup blanched slivered almonds
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
8 slices lemon, for garnish

Steps:

  • Rinse and pat dry trout. Season inside and out with salt and pepper to taste. Dredge trout in flour.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons butter in large skillet over high heat until melted. Add trout and brown both sides. Lower heat to medium and cook for about 5 minutes on each side or until cooked through. Remove trout to a serving plate and keep warm.
  • Wipe out pan and add 2 tablespoons butter. Cook butter over medium heat until it just begins to brown. Add the almonds and brown.
  • Pour sauce and almonds over fish and sprinkle with lemon juice and parsley. Garnish with fresh lemon slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 854 calories, Carbohydrate 24.4 g, Cholesterol 223.5 mg, Fat 55.6 g, Fiber 5.6 g, Protein 66.4 g, SaturatedFat 18.8 g, Sodium 315.3 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

TROUT ALMONDINE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 52

1 cup Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup chopped yellow onions
2 bay leaves
2 lemons, peel and pith discarded and cut in half
3/4 cup heavy cream
4 ounces (1 stick) plus 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch chips
4 (6 to 8 ounces) trout fillets
Essence, recipe follows
1 cup flour
4 cups small diced white potatoes, peeled (about 1/2-inch by 1/2-inch)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons chopped garlic
1/4 cup minced shallots
1/2 cup fine dried bread crumbs
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley leaves
1 cup sliced almonds
1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley leaves
1 cup Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup chopped yellow onions
2 bay leaves
2 lemons, peel and pith discarded and cut in half
3/4 cup heavy cream
4 ounces (1 stick) plus 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch chips
4 (6 to 8 ounces) trout fillets
Essence, recipe follows
1 cup flour
4 cups small diced white potatoes, peeled (about 1/2-inch by 1/2-inch)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons chopped garlic
1/4 cup minced shallots
1/2 cup fine dried bread crumbs
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley leaves
1 cup sliced almonds
1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley leaves
2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon dried leaf oregano
1 tablespoon dried thyme
2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon dried leaf oregano
1 tablespoon dried thyme

Steps:

  • Combine the Worcestershire, onions, bay leaves, and lemons in a medium-size saucepan over medium-high heat. Mash the lemons down with the back of a spoon and bring the mixture to a boil. Simmer until it has reduced and becomes slightly thick, 8 to 10 minutes. Add the cream and whisk to blend. Cook for 1 minute. Mount in the 1 stick of the butter, whisking constantly until it is completely melted and blended into the mixture. Strain through a sieve, set aside and keep warm. Season the trout and flour with Essence. Dredge the fish in the flour, coating each side completely. In a large saute pan, over medium heat, add 1/4 cup of the oil. When the oil in hot, add the fillets. Pan-fry for 3 to 4 minutes on each side. Remove and drain on paper towels. In another saute pan, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Add the shallots. Season with salt and pepper. Saute for 1 minute. Add the garlic, potatoes, and bread crumbs. Season with salt and pepper. Saute for 2 minutes. Stir in the (Meunire) sauce. Continue to saute for 1 minute. Remove from the heat. In another saute pan, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. Add the almonds and saute for 2 minutes. Stir into the Meunire sauce. Remove from the heat and keep warm. To serve, spoon the potatoes in the center of each plate. Lay the fish directly on top of the potatoes. Spoon the sauce over the fish. Garnish with parsley.
  • Combine the Worcestershire, onions, bay leaves, and lemons in a medium-size saucepan over medium-high heat. Mash the lemons down with the back of a spoon and bring the mixture to a boil. Simmer until it has reduced and becomes slightly thick, 8 to 10 minutes. Add the cream and whisk to blend. Cook for 1 minute. Mount in the 1 stick of the butter, whisking constantly until it is completely melted and blended into the mixture. Strain through a sieve, set aside and keep warm. Season the trout and flour with Essence. Dredge the fish in the flour, coating each side completely. In a large saute pan, over medium heat, add 1/4 cup of the oil. When the oil in hot, add the fillets. Pan-fry for 3 to 4 minutes on each side. Remove and drain on paper towels. In another saute pan, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Add the shallots. Season with salt and pepper. Saute for 1 minute. Add the garlic, potatoes, and bread crumbs. Season with salt and pepper. Saute for 2 minutes. Stir in the (Meunire) sauce. Continue to saute for 1 minute. Remove from the heat. In another saute pan, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. Add the almonds and saute for 2 minutes. Stir into the Meunire sauce. Remove from the heat and keep warm. To serve, spoon the potatoes in the center of each plate. Lay the fish directly on top of the potatoes. Spoon the sauce over the fish. Garnish with parsley.
  • Combine all ingredients thoroughly.
  • Combine all ingredients thoroughly.

CITRUS TROUT ALMONDINE



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Drizzle 2 sheets of foil with olive oil; sprinkle each with 1/4 cup sliced almonds and 3/4 teaspoon crushed coriander seeds. Brush four 6-ounce trout fillets with more olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Place each fillet, skin-side down, on top of the nuts. Top with a few orange slices (leave the peel on), then add another fillet, skin-side up, to form a trout sandwich. Sprinkle with more almonds and coriander seeds. Fold up the foil sheets and grill over high heat until the fish is just cooked through and the almonds are toasted, 8 to 10 minutes. Carefully loosen the almond crust from the bottom of the foil with a spatula.

CLASSIC TROUT ALMONDINE



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Make and share this Classic Trout Almondine recipe from Food.com.

Provided by traceyannehall

Categories     European

Time 40m

Yield 2 starters, 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 good size whole trout, head and tails ON
4 tablespoons sliced almonds
dill (fresh if possible)
lemon juice
single cream
2 tablespoons ground almonds
salt
black pepper
sugar

Steps:

  • line the grill pan with foil. Brush both trout with melted butter and grill both sides on a medium heat until the skin is CRISPY. Put fresh dill and toasted almond slices in the centre of the trout.
  • Layer ONE side of the the trout with toasted almonds (this can be done easily by layering them on a flat tray under the grill until crisp, light brown and firm) to look like "scales"-place on 2 plates to rest.
  • Boil a small tub of single cream with a table of lemon,salt and pepper to taste and a small pinch of sugar. Stir VIGOROUSLY constantly! Add a tsp of ground almonds, finely chopped dill, toasted almond flakes, salt and pepper to taste. Lay ON the plate with a serving spoon, lay the trout on top and then drizzle some more on the almond coated side of your trout. Serve IMMEDIATELY.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100.1, Fat 8.8, SaturatedFat 0.7, Sodium 0.2, Carbohydrate 3.4, Fiber 2, Sugar 0.8, Protein 3.7

TROUT ALMONDINE



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This recipe is GREAT and I think EVERYONE should try this AT LEAST once in their lifetime. BELIEVE ME...you won't regret it.

Provided by Metallica_Band

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/3 cup butter or 1/3 cup margarine
1/2 cup blanched slivered almond
4 (8 ounce) trout
4 tablespoons butter or 4 tablespoons margarine
1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
salt
pepper

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, melt the 1/3 cup butter or margarine in a microwave for approximately 30 seconds.
  • Add almonds and heat, uncovered, in the microwave for 3 minutes or until lightly browned; stir occasionally.
  • Set almonds aside.
  • Arrange fish in a shallow, 10-inch, heat resistant, baking dish.
  • Place 1 tablespoon of butter on each fish and sprinkle with lemon juice, salt, and pepper, to taste.
  • Cover with wax paper and heat for 7 minutes or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
  • Spoon browned almonds over fish and heat, uncovered, in the microwave for 2 minutes or until heated throughly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 681.4, Fat 51.1, SaturatedFat 20.3, Cholesterol 203.7, Sodium 314.6, Carbohydrate 3.8, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 1, Protein 51.7

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: As Julia Child always emphasized, having all of your ingredients prepped and measured before you start cooking is crucial for a successful dish.
  • Choosing the Right Trout: Select fresh, firm trout fillets that are free of bones. If using frozen trout, thaw it thoroughly before cooking.
  • Seasoning the Trout: Season the trout fillets generously with salt and pepper before dredging them in flour. This will help enhance the natural flavor of the fish.
  • Dredging the Trout: Dredging the trout in flour before pan-frying creates a crispy outer layer that helps keep the fish moist and flaky on the inside.
  • Pan-Frying the Trout: Use a large skillet with enough oil to prevent the trout from sticking. Cook the trout over medium heat until golden brown and crispy on both sides.
  • Adding the Sauce: Once the trout is cooked, add the almond butter sauce to the skillet. Swirl the skillet to evenly coat the trout in the sauce.
  • Garnishing the Trout: Before serving, garnish the trout with chopped parsley, lemon wedges, and toasted almonds. This adds a pop of color and flavor to the dish.

Conclusion:

Trout Almondine is a classic French dish that combines the delicate flavor of trout with a rich and flavorful almond butter sauce. By following these tips and using high-quality ingredients, you can easily create a restaurant-worthy dish at home. Serve Trout Almondine with a side of steamed vegetables or rice for a complete and satisfying meal.

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