Pan Fried Trout

Directions

1. 1
   Melt butter in large skillet.
2. 2
   Careful not to overheat or burn butter.
3. 3
   Spread about 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard in cavity of trout.
4. 4
   Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
5. 5
   Roll each trout in flour to coat.
6. 6
   When butter is melted, but not changed color, place trout in heavy iron skillet being careful that the fish do not touch each other.
7. 7
   Cook on one side until golden brown. Turn and cook other side the same.
8. 8
   Remove fish to heated dish.
9. 9
   Repeat until all trout are cooked.
10. 10
    Add about 1/2 stick butter to skillet and melt.
11. 11
    Then squeeze juice of one lemon into skillet.
12. 12
    Stir well and pour a small amount of liquid over each trout as served. Dee-lish!
13. 13
    The secret to good trout is to cook slowly about 8 to 10 minutes on each side.