Fast with Five: Almond Trout

2 tb Butter

1/2 c Sliced almonds

1 1/2 lb Trout fillets

2 tb Lemon juice

1/4 c Green onions, finely chopped

In a large nonstick skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat until browned and sizzling stips. Stir in almonds; cook, stirring, for 1-2 minutes or until golden. With slotted spoon, remove and set aside. Add trout fillets, skin side up; cook for 4-5 minutes or until edges are opaque and bottom is browned. Turn fillets and cook for 2 minutes. Sprinkle with lemon juice and 1/4 ts pepper; cook for 1-2 minutes or until fish flakes easily when tested with fork. With slotted spatula, remove fillets to serving platter. Return almonds to pan; stir in green onions. Pour over fish. Add a green vegetable such as frozen asparagud, plus rice fluffed and wellseasoned with fresh parsley. Makes 4 servings for $14.13CDN [Nov 94] Per Serving: about 335 calories, 38 g protein, 19 g fat, 4 g carbohydrate, excellent source iron Fast with Five is a collection of recipes that require a maximum of five ingredients to make. Source: Canadian Living magazine - Nov 94 Test Kitchen recipe [-=PAM=-]