Camp Stove
Dinner
Pan-Fried Trout for Canoeing Trips
Crisp up fresh catch on a camp stove right after pulling off the river. It cooks fast with staple spices for an easy shore dinner.
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Added November 7, 2026

Prep: 5 min
Cook: 10 min
Serves: 3
Difficulty: Easy
Ingredients
- •1.5 pounds trout fillets
- •to taste Salt and pepper
- •0.5 teaspoon paprika
- •0.25 teaspoon garlic powder
- •0.5 cup flour
- •1 tablespoon butter
- •1 tablespoon olive oil
- •for serving lemon wedges
Instructions
- 1Season trout with salt, pepper, paprika and garlic powder.
- 2Put flour in a shallow dish, lightly coat the fillets and shake off the excess.
- 3Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 4Add trout skin-side down and cook about 3 minutes per side, adjusting for thickness, until golden and 145°F in the thickest part.
- 5Serve promptly with lemon wedges.
Camp tips
- • Shake away excess flour before cooking so the coating stays light and does not clump in the pan.
- • Thaw frozen seafood in the refrigerator after removing vacuum packaging, then pat dry before cooking.
Food safety & trail facts
- Calories:
- 0
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