Pan-Seared Trout with Roasted Rocky Mountain Juniper Berries

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-03 · Updated 2026-08-03

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Delicate trout pan-seared to a crisp golden finish, enhanced by the fragrant piney notes of Rocky Mountain juniper berries and served with a lemon butter sauce. This American-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 22 minutes, pairs trout fillets, juniper berries, unsalted butter 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: 12 min Serves 4 American cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 fillets (6 oz each) trout fillets
1 tbsp, crushed juniper berries
4 tbsp unsalted butter
2 tbsp olive oil
3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley
to taste salt
to taste black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat dry 4 trout fillets (6 oz each) and season both sides with salt, black pepper, and 1 tbsp crushed juniper berries for a piney aroma.
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 until the skin is crisp and golden.
Step 3: Flip the fillets carefully and add 2 tbsp unsalted butter and 3 minced garlic cloves to the pan. Baste the trout with the melted butter and garlic for 2-3 minutes until the fish is opaque and flakes easily.
Step 4: Remove the trout and set aside on a warm plate. Lower the heat to medium and add the remaining 2 tbsp unsalted butter and 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice to the skillet, stirring until the sauce thickens slightly and becomes glossy.
Step 5: Pour the lemon butter sauce over the trout fillets and garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley before serving.