Nut Crusted Trout

Directions

1. 1
   Chop pine nuts and pecans in processor; combine with sesame seeds in small bowl.
2. 2
   Open trout like a book, and place skin side down in 2 dishes in a single layer.
3. 3
   Melt butter with garlic and brush inside of trout.
4. 4
   Sprinkle with nuts and add salt and pepper.
5. 5
   Pat to make nuts adhere.
6. 6
   Chill uncovered 30 minutes.
7. 7
   Preheat oven to 400F.
8. 8
   Saute trout, one at a time in 1 tbsp.
9. 9
   oil for each batch over medium-high heat, coated side down for 2 minutes.
10. 10
    Keep warm.
11. 11
    Invert nut side up to baking sheet (lightly oiled) and bake in middle of oven 5 minutes.