PECAN WEEK: PECAN-CRUSTED TROUT

April is National Pecan Month. So before it's too late, we'll share some recipes that will help you see the month out in tasty style. Today's recipe comes from the National Pecan Shellers Association.

INGREDIENTS

4 large trout fillets (about 6-8 oz. each)

Salt and pepper to taste

Fresh lemon juice to taste

1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs, divided in half

1 cup roasted pecans (5-7 minutes at 350 degrees, until deep brown and glossy)

2 teaspoons rosemary

1/3 cup all-purpose flour

1 egg beaten with 2-3 teaspoons water

2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided in half

2 tablespoons butter, divided in half

INSTRUCTIONS

Season trout fillets with salt, pepper and lemon juice. Let stand at room temperature for 10 to 15 minutes. Combine 2 tablespoons of bread crumbs with pecans in blender or food processor. Grind pecans finely, combine with remaining bread crumbs and rosemary and transfer to plate. Dredge fillets in flour, shake off excess. Dip in egg wash.

Place fillets skin-side up on crumb mixture, pressing into flesh. In large skillet heat 1 tablespoon each of oil and butter over medium-high heat. Place 2 fillets, skin-side up in skillet and cook until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Using spatula, turn fillets and cook until opaque in center, about 3 more minutes. Transfer to plate. Repeat with remaining butter, oil and fillets. Yields 4 main dish servings.

This story was originally published April 23, 2012 at 9:03 AM with the headline "PECAN WEEK: PECAN-CRUSTED TROUT."