Orange lake amandine

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
½cupAlmonds, slivered; blanched
¼cupButter (or marg.); melted
12largesBass (or trout) fillets
Salt; to taste
Pepper; to taste
Thyme leaves; to taste
Milk
Flour, all-purpose
½cupVegetable oil
2teaspoonsParsley; chopped
Lemon wedges; opt.

Directions

Saute almonds in butter until golden brown; set aside.

Sprinkle fillets with salt, pepper, and thyme; dip in milk, and dredge in flour. Fry fillets in hot oil over medium heat until golden brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels. Remove to serving dish; sprinkle with almonds and parsley. Garnish with lemon wedges, if desired.

SOURCE: Southern Living Magazine, sometime in 1980. Typed for you by Nancy Coleman.