Pan-Seared Trout with Utah Juniper Berry Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-26 · Updated 2026-04-26

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Delicate pan-seared trout fillets glazed with a tangy, aromatic juniper berry sauce inspired by Utah’s local flavors. This American-inspired meal-prep recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs trout fillets, salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 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 American cuisine 280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 fillets (6 oz each) trout fillets
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp butter
2 small, finely chopped shallots
1 tbsp, crushed juniper berries
1/2 cup dry white wine
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp, chopped fresh thyme
1 tsp honey

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat dry 4 trout fillets (6 oz each) and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Place the trout fillets skin-side down and cook for 4 minutes until the skin is crispy, then flip and cook for 2 more minutes until just opaque; transfer to a warm plate.
Step 3: Lower the heat to medium and add 2 tbsp butter to the skillet. Once melted, add 2 finely chopped shallots and 1 tbsp crushed juniper berries, sautéing for 2 minutes until fragrant and softened.
Step 4: Pour in 1/2 cup dry white wine and 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, scraping the pan to loosen browned bits. Let simmer for 4 minutes until sauce reduces by half and thickens slightly.
Step 5: Stir in 1 tsp chopped fresh thyme and 1 tsp honey, then spoon the sauce over the trout fillets before serving.