Pan-Fried Rainbow Trout Filets

When Lovey and I moved back to Midland to take care of Papa my repetoir in the kitchen changed up a bit.  One of those changes was making pan-fried rainbow trout.... a lot.  Papa loved trout and wanted it all the time.  Luckily it's one a dishe that is simple, easy and can be made in a flash.




I make a simple dredge of corn meal, flour and garlic salt. Be sure to run your fingers over the filet and remove any bones

 Pat filets dry, sprinkle with salt and pepper then dredge



Once the butter/canola oil  combo becomes very hot place filets meat side down first for 4 minutes.  Carefully turn and finish cooking for 3 more minutes.

That's it.  Nothing else.  So simple and so good!! 


Pan-Fried Rainbow Trout Filets
Serves 4

Ingredients:
1/2 cup fine corn meal
1/4 cup alll-purpose flour
1 tsp. Lawry's Garlic Salt
4 rainbow trout filets
salt & pepper
2 Tbsp. canola oil
1/2 Tbsp. butter
lemon wedges

Method:
In a pie plate, combine corn meal, flour, and garlic salt. 

Remove any bones in filets and pat dry.  Sprinkle with salt and pepper.  Dredge each filet in the cornmeal/flour mixture.  Melt oil and butter in large skillet.  When oil is very hot place 2 filets, skin side down, and cook for 4 minutes. Carefully turn each filet and cook for 3 more minutes.  Repeat with last 2 filets. Serve with a lemon wedge.

Pulled Pork Tostadas

These are great to make when I have leftover pulled pork.

 

There's not really a formal "recipe" for these.  The base, naturally, are corn tortillas.  You want them crispy.  Fry them up in a little hot oil and let them drain on paper towels, or you can buy packaged, whole crisped tortillas in the store.

 

You can purchase canned refried beans or heat up canned pinto beans and mash them yourself.

 

They'll most likely be a little healthier if you mash up your own.  I use an immersion blender adding a little chicken broth to reach the spreadable consistency I want..

 

Put whatever toppings you want in bowls and have everyone make their own.  I typically use shredded lettuce, chopped tomato, and cheese. You can also use minced red onion and a good salsa to top them off.

 

Spread refried beans on the tortilla, add some pulled pork and finish off with the toppings.  There you go.