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Pan-Seared Trout With Italian-Style Salsa

Southern Living

Photo: Ralph Anderson; Styling: Buffy Hargett

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You can substitute catfish, salmon, tuna, or tilapia for trout.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 4 minutes
Yield: Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 6  (6-oz.) trout fillets
  • 3/4  teaspoon  salt
  • 1/2  teaspoon  freshly ground pepper
  • 4  tablespoons  olive oil
  • Italian-Style Salsa
  • Garnish: lemon slices

Preparation

1. Sprinkle fillets with salt and pepper.

2. Cook 3 fillets in 2 Tbsp. hot oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat 1 to 2 minutes on each side or until fish flakes with a fork. Repeat with remaining fillets and oil. Top fish with salsa. Garnish, if desired, and serve immediately.

Robert Stricklin, Robert Stricklin, Southern Living, MAY 2007