Cajun Speckled Trout Almondine

Ingredients

• 6 medium speckled trout filets
• 2 cups all-purpose flour seasoned to your liking
• 8 tablespoons butter divided in half
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup white wine
• 1 small shallot chopped
• 1 cup sliced almonds
• Seasoning to taste

Preparation

1. Heat 4 tablespoons of butter and olive oil in a non-stick skillet
2. Dust and coat each fish filet with seasoned flour
3. Cook each filet in the butter/oil until golden on each side and cooked throughout (the time will vary depending on the size of the fish)
4. In a separate skillet, saute shallots in white wine.
5. Add remaining butter to the shallots.
6. Cook almonds in the wine and butter until lightly browned.
7. Plate fish and pour almond sauce over the fish.
8. Season to taste.

Chef’s Note: This meal can be prepared with most types of fish from crappie (sac-a-lait) to bass to redfish