Ingredients

Makes 2 to 4 servings

　　2 12-ounce trout, butterflied

　　1/2 cup all-purpose flour

　　1 teaspoon salt

　　1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

　　2 tablespoons clarified butter or vegetable oil

　　1 tablespoon unsalted butter

　　Juice of 1 lemon

　　2 teaspoons salted capers, rinsed

　　

Step 1

Place flour in a shallow dish. Add 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; stir with a fork to combine. Season butterflied trout lightly with more salt and pepper. Pat both sides of the trout in flour, shaking gently to remove excess flour.

Step 2

Heat butter or oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add trout to skillet, skin-side up. Cook until pale golden, about 3 minutes. Turn and continue cooking, 3 to 4 minutes more.

Step 3

Remove trout to a warmed serving platter. Remove skillet from heat. Add butter, lemon juice, and capers. Brown the butter, stirring with a wooden spoon to release the brown bits in the bottom of the skillet, 1 to 2 minutes. Pour sauce over trout and serve immediately.