Honey Pecan Trout

Ingredients

• 8 (7-8 ounce)  trout fillets
• 3 cups pecans
• salt and pepper
• 1 cup flour
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 eggs
• peanut oil (for frying)
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley

Directions

1. 1

   Remove the fatty skin and bones from the fillets.

2. 2

   Place the pecans in a food processor and pulse until the consistency of coarse meal.

3. 3

   Season with salt and pepper and spread in a shallow dish.

4. 4

   Mix the flour and paprika in a shallow dish.

5. 5

   Whisk the water and eggs in a shallow bowl until blended.

6. 6

   Coat the fillets with the flour mixture and shake off the excess.

7. 7

   Dip in the egg mixture and shake off the excess.

8. 8

   Coat with the ground pecans and press lightly to adhere.

9. 9

   Pour enough peanut oil into a large skillet to measure ¼". Pan-fry the fillets in the hot oil for 2-3 minutes per side or until the fillets flake easily and are light brown.

10. 10

    Drain on paper towels.

11. 11

    Combine the honey and butter in a microwave-safe bowl.

12. 12

    Microwave for 1 minute and stir.

13. 13

    Drizzle the glaze over the fillets and sprinkle with the parsley.