Pan-Seared Smoked Trout with German Beer Batter
A traditional German dish featuring pan-seared smoked trout coated in a crispy beer batter. Perfect for a cold evening.
Ingredients
- β4 smoked trout filletsFresh or frozen
- β1 cup all-purpose flourFor beer batter
- β1 cup beerAny German beer, such as Weissbier or Pilsner
- β2 eggsFor beer batter
- β1 cup buttermilkFor beer batter
- β1/2 cup vegetable oilFor frying
- βto taste saltFor seasoning
- βto taste pepperFor seasoning
Instructions
- 1
Preheat a non-stick skillet with 1/2 cup of vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
- 2
Season the trout fillets with salt and pepper.
- 3
In a separate bowl, mix together flour, beer, eggs, and buttermilk to create the beer batter.
- 4
Coat each trout fillet with the beer batter, making sure to coat evenly.
- 5
Carefully place the battered trout fillets in the preheated skillet and fry for 3-4 minutes on each side.
- 6
Remove the trout from the skillet and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- 7
Serve hot and enjoy!