Trout à la meunière
Trout à la meunière is a classic French dish featuring whole trout dredged in flour and pan-fried in butter until golden and crispy. The name translates to 'trout in the style of the miller's wife,' referring to the flour coating. It is traditionally finished with a sauce of browned butter, lemon juice, and fresh parsley.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in protein and healthy fats, primarily from the trout and butter. It provides a good source of omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin D, and B vitamins, with a rough calorie estimate of 400-500 kcal per serving.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 450 kcal |
| Protein | 42 g |
| Carbs | 8 g |
| Fat | 28 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 1 g |
| Sodium | 320 mg |
| Vitamin D | 15 µg |
| Vitamin B12 | 12 µg |
| Niacin (B3) | 10 mg |
| Phosphorus | 450 mg |
| Selenium | 45 µg |
| Omega-3 (EPA+DHA) | 1.5 g |
| Potassium | 650 mg |
| Magnesium | 55 mg |
Per 1 whole trout (approx. 250 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The dish is a hallmark of French bistro cooking, celebrating simple, high-quality ingredients and precise technique. Nutritionally, it's an excellent way to obtain anti-inflammatory omega-3s, and the use of browned butter adds a rich, nutty flavor without needing complex sauces.
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