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Ishkhan

Fresh trout cooked in butter, topped with melting onions and crushed walnuts. This river fish, much loved in mountain regions, is simple and delicate.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

On the side

Nutrition facts

522 kcal per serving

Protein
33.8 g
Carbohydrates
5.7 g
of which sugars
3.6 g
Fat
39.3 g
of which saturated fat
13.7 g
Fiber
3 g

Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.

Instructions

  1. Rinse the trout under cold water, pat dry with kitchen paper and season the insides with salt and pepper.
  2. Melt half the butter in a large frying pan over medium heat.
  3. Cook the onion rings for 8 minutes until soft and golden.
  4. Push the onions to the side, place the trout in the pan and cook for 5 minutes on each side.
  5. Meanwhile, brown the chopped walnuts in the remaining butter for 2 minutes.
  6. Arrange the trout on a dish, topped with onions and drizzled with the walnut butter.
  7. Finish with lemon juice, parsley and a pinch of paprika.

Variations and tips

With other fish. Use cod or sea bass fillets if trout is not available.

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