Bariatric-Friendly Pan-Fried Rainbow Trout Recipe
This Bariatric-Friendly Pan-Fried Rainbow Trout is a light, high-protein, low-calorie meal that delivers all the flavor and texture of pan-fried fish without the heaviness. Perfect for post-bariatric eating, quick dinners, or meal prep, it’s easy, delicious, and family-approved.
Ingredients
- 2 rainbow trout fillets ~5–6 oz each
- 1 tsp olive oil or avocado oil
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp paprika
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
- Optional garnish: parsley or chives
Instructions
- Pat trout fillets dry and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Heat oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat.
- Cook fillets skin-side down for 3–4 minutes until edges turn opaque and skin is crispy.
- Flip carefully; cook 2–3 more minutes.
- Squeeze lemon juice over fillets and garnish with parsley.
- Serve immediately.