fried lake trout

How To Make fried lake trout

• 1

  Clean and wash the fish and cut into serving pieces, leaving the skin on.
• 2

  Salt and pepper and coat throughout with cornmeal.
• 3

  In a fry-pan bring 1/4-1/2 inch of shortening to high heat, add fish, and fry for approximately 4 minutes; turn, and cook 3 minutes more.
• 4

  Fish should be nicely browned.
• 5

  Put fish on hot serving platter.
• 6

  Pour off the fat from the pan and replace with butter, add the sour cream and stir with a spoon to loosen any greables.
• 7

  Cook several minutes, but do not boil.
• 8

  Remove from heat, add lemon juice, stir and pour over trout.
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