Hazelnut-Crusted Trout

Directions

1. 1
   Pulse nuts in a food processor until finely ground.
2. 2
   Rinse trout and pat dry.
3. 3
   Season with salt inside and out.
4. 4
   Beat egg in a pie plate.
5. 5
   Spread ground nuts on a dinner plate.
6. 6
   Dip both sides of trout first in egg and then nuts.
7. 7
   Heat oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat until hot but not smoking and cook trout, shaking skillet to prevent sticking and turning once with a metal spatula, until browned on both sides and just cooked through, about 12 minutes total.
8. 8
   While trout is cooking, melt butter in a small saucepan and stir in lemon juice.
9. 9
   Season with salt and pepper and keep warm.
10. 10
    Pour over trout and sprinkle fish with parsley.