Pan-Seared Black Sea Trout with Dill and Lemon Butter

By AislePrompt Editorial · ·

How this recipe was made — this recipe was drafted by AislePrompt's AI-assisted pipeline from technique templates and USDA-sourced nutrition data, and published by AislePrompt Editorial — see how AislePrompt recipes are drafted and published.

A delicate pan-seared trout dish inspired by the Black Sea region, finished with a fragrant dill and lemon butter sauce. This Mediterranean-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs black sea trout fillets, salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 320 cal/serving
Build a week of meals around this recipe → Shop this recipe on Instacart → Shop equipment ↓

Ingredients

The pan we’d use for this → Best Nonstick Cookware for 2026: Top 5 Skillet Picks + Buying Guide

Affiliate disclosure: AislePrompt may earn a commission on qualifying purchases made through Amazon links, at no additional cost to you. See our policy →

Equipment for this recipe

Tools this recipe's steps call for, with a link to each on Amazon.

More Cookware & pots → Shop all kitchen tools →

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat dry 4 black sea trout fillets (6 oz each) and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the trout fillets skin-side down and cook for 4-5 minutes without moving until the skin is crisp and golden.
  3. Step 3: Flip the fillets carefully and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the fish is opaque and flakes easily.
  4. Step 4: Remove the trout from the skillet and set aside on a warm plate.
  5. Step 5: Lower the heat to medium and add 3 tbsp unsalted butter, 2 minced garlic cloves to the same skillet. Stir continuously for 1 minute until the butter is melted and garlic is fragrant.
  6. Step 6: Add 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 1 tsp lemon zest, and 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill to the skillet. Stir to combine and cook for 30 seconds until the sauce thickens slightly.
  7. Step 7: Spoon the lemon dill butter sauce over the trout fillets and serve immediately.

Related recipes