This pan-fried rainbow trout is delicious, easy to make, and can be served with almost any side dish. If you often return home in the evening with nothing planned for dinner, this pan fried rainbow trout recipe is for you. You can have it on the table in under 10 minutes, and the leftovers are amazing in wraps, salads, sandwiches, etc.
Pan-frying rainbow trout gets the skin crisped to perfection. Olive Oil: In this recipe, olive oil is used to coat the pan to prevent the fish from sticking. You can also use avocado oil or any other mild-tasting oil.
Ready in 10 minutes. Generously season the rainbow trout fillet with the garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the fillet to the pan skin side down and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
Rainbow trout has a mild, slightly sweet flavor and tastes less “fishy” than most other fish. Pan-frying rainbow trout gets the skin crisped to perfection. Olive Oil: In this recipe, olive oil is used to coat the pan to prevent the fish from sticking.