Name: Panfried Trout with Pecan Butter Sauce
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: Makes 2 to 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter; 2 (1/2- to 3/4-lb) whole brook, rainbow, or brown trout, cleaned, keeping head and tail intact; 1 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup all-purpose flour; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1/4 cup pecans, coarsely chopped; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; Garnish: lemon wedges

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Panfried Trout with Pecan Butter SauceRomulo Yanes

'60S THE ANDY GRIFFITH SHOW

At the opening of every episode, we see Andy and Opie walking to the creek, fishing rods slung over their shoulders, accompanied by the catchy whistled theme music. Mayberry, North Carolina, offered a welcome respite from the growing complexity of the rest of the world. This simple and delicious recipe is one way that Aunt Bee might have prepared Andy's freshly caught trout.

Active time: 40 min Start to finish: 40 min

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