Pan-Seared Local Trout with Smoked Paprika Beurre Blanc

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Delicate trout fillets seared to golden perfection, finished with a tangy butter sauce infused with smoked paprika and local lemon zest. This French-American-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs fresh trout fillets, lemon, smoked paprika for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 410 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: 25 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 French-American cuisine 410 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat trout fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
  2. Step 2: Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Place trout skin-side down and cook for 4 minutes until skin is crisp and golden.
  3. Step 3: Flip trout, reduce heat to medium, and cook for 3-4 minutes until fish flakes easily with a fork.
  4. Step 4: Remove trout from skillet and set aside. Add minced shallot to the same skillet and cook for 1 minute until softened but not browned.
  5. Step 5: Pour in white wine and lemon juice, scraping up browned bits. Simmer for 3 minutes until liquid reduces by half.
  6. Step 6: Remove skillet from heat. Gradually whisk in cold butter, 1 piece at a time, until emulsified and glossy.
  7. Step 7: Stir in lemon zest and 1 tbsp dill. Return trout to skillet, spooning sauce over top, and garnish with remaining dill.

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