Pan Fried Trout

Directions

1. 1
   Rinse the trout under cold running water (or in the beautiful mountain lake/stream you caught them in).
2. 2
   Pat dry.
3. 3
   Sprinkle with salt and pepper (I take a zip lock baggie in my pack with salt/pepper/garlic powder mixed together).
4. 4
   Melt the butter in a large heavy skillet on medium-high heat.
5. 5
   Coat the trout in corn meal and shake off the excess.
6. 6
   When the butter is melted, place the coated trout, flesh side down, in the skillet.
7. 7
   Fry 4-5 minutes, then turn and fry 4-5 minutes or until the flesh is golden brown and flaky. (Trout may be seasoned with garlic or onion powder before frying if desired, I also take a lemon with me to squeeze over the top).