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    Home » Recipes » Entrées » Almond-Crusted Trout and Cucumber Olive Salad (Low Carb, Paleo, Whole 30)

    Almond-Crusted Trout and Cucumber Olive Salad (Low Carb, Paleo, Whole 30)

    by: Anya·posted: Jun 21, 2017·updated: Oct 7, 2021·30 CommentsThis post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy.

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    A perfectly crunchy crust gives way to tender trout paired with delicious Cucumber Olive Salad makes a healthy 30 minute meal. 

    Almond-Crusted Trout (Low Carb, Paleo, Whole30) -A perfectly crunchy crust gives way to tender trout paired with delicious Cucumber Olive Salad makes a healthy 30 minute meal. #30minutemeal #whole30

    This post is in partnership with Sun Basket, opinions and photography are my own. Thank you for supporting companies I believe in. 

    I grew up with a mom who loved to cook and she did it well. There was no shortage of home-cooked, nutritious foods (that is until we came to the states and commercial foods took over). But even with the convenience of industrialized foods at her fingertips, my mom relished in making her signature Cream Puffs and French Crepes (with real butter) and soups loaded with nutrition. It came natural to her because that was her upbringing too.

    There were our standard tastes and flavors that she was used to cooking with and we were used to eating. Lamb was pretty common in our home. As was anything with organ meats. The regular standbys of mayonnaise, garlic and dill was pretty much a no-brainer.

    However, one thing I wish we had more of was flavors and textures that were new to us. Tastes that we were unfamiliar with. Ingredients completely unique and unusual.

    Almond-Crusted Trout (Low Carb, Paleo, Whole30) -A perfectly crunchy crust gives way to tender trout paired with delicious Cucumber Olive Salad makes a healthy 30 minute meal. #30minutemeal #whole30

     

    What is Chermoula?

    It would take me over three decades to expand my palate and learn to appreciate the food of other cultures and flavors. The most recent ingredient I learned to love is chermoula.

    It's an herby marinade used in Algerian, Libyan and Moroccan cooking. It's traditionally used to flavor seafood but can also be used on meats and vegetables. It consists of fresh herbs, olive oil, garlic and seasonings and adds a very delicate yet zesty flavor to any dish.

    I learned about Chermoula through Sun Basket. Though you can easily make it yourself, it already came prepped and ready to go in this meal. I love exploring other cultures through Sun Basket's wild flavor combinations and delicious recipes. It's definitely not something I naturally would add to my trout, but it works amazingly well in this dish.

    And that's another reason why I love Sun Basket. It gives me the confidence to try something unique without having to buy a boatload of ingredients I may not use later. There has not been a recipe I haven't liked with Sun Basket.

    And right now, you can get 3 FREE Family Menu Meals of fresh, organic, non-GMO ingredients and kid-friendly recipes delivered to your doorstep!

     

    Almond-Crusted Trout (Low Carb, Paleo, Whole30) -A perfectly crunchy crust gives way to tender trout paired with delicious Cucumber Olive Salad makes a healthy 30 minute meal. #30minutemeal #whole30

    Almond-Crusted Trout and Cucumber Olive Salad (Low Carb, Paleo, Whole30)

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    You  choose from delicious recipes each week and have them delivered to your door in appropriate packaging to withstand the weather. Because you get to choose the recipes - you get to choose unique flavors to try next!

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    Almond Crusted Trout with Chermoula and Cucumber Olive Salad - This naturally gluten free meal can be brought together in 40 minutes. Delicious and complete meal that is paleo and whole30.

    Paleo Almond-Crusted Trout with Chermoula and Cucumber-Olive Salad

    Anya @ Prepare & Nourish
    A perfectly crunchy crust gives way to tender trout paired with delicious Cucumber Olive Salad makes a healthy 30 minute meal.
    4.50 from 12 votes
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    Prep Time 20 minutes mins
    Cook Time 10 minutes mins
    Total Time 30 minutes mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Dairy Free, GAPS, Low Carb, Paleo, Primal, Quick & Easy, Whole 30
    Servings 2 servings
    Calories 618 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    Cucumber-Olive Salad

    • 1 Persian cucumber
    • 3 tablespoons Kalamata olives
    • 3 tablespoons Castelvetrano olives
    • 1 medium lemon
    • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
    • salt & pepper to taste

    Trout

    • 2 6 oz. trout fillets
    • ¼ cup almond meal
    • 1 egg
    • ½ cup slivered almonds
    • 2 tablespoons avocado oil for frying
    • Sun Basket chermoula (fresh parsley, cilantro, olive oil, fresh garlic, coriander, cumin, salt) optional (see note)
    • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
    • salt & pepper to taste
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    Instructions
     

    Cucumber & Olive Salad

    • Trim the ends from the cucumber; peel the cucumber, if desired. Cut the cucumber in half lengthwise, then on the diagonal into ¼ inch thick slices. 
    • Coarsely chop the Kalamata olives and Castelvetrano olives. 
    • Zest and juice the lemon, keeping the zest and juice separate. Set aside the juice for the chermoula. 
    • In a medium bowl, stir together the cucumber, olives, lemon zest and 2 teaspoons of extra virgin olive oil. Season to taste with salt. 

    Almond- Crusted Trout

    • Pat the trout dry with a paper towel; season with salt and pepper.
    • In a shallow bowl or plate, spread the almond meal in an even layer; season with salt and pepper. 
    • Crack the egg into another shallow bowl; season with salt and pepper and whisk until just blended.
    • In another shallow bowl or plate, spread this slivered almonds in an even layer. 
    • Dredge the trout in the almond meal, turning to coat; shake off any excess. Dip the trout into the egg; allowing the excess to drip off, then gently press both sides into the slivered almonds to help them adhere.
    • In a large frying pan over medium heat, warm 2 tablespoons avocado oil until hot but not smoking. Add the trout and cook until golden brown and cooked through, 4-5 minutes per side, depending on thickness. Watch carefully so the coating doesn't burn. Reduce heat if necessary.

    Chermoula

    • In a small bowl, stir together the chermoula (fresh parsley, cilantro, olive oil, fresh garlic, coriander, cumin, salt), reserved lemon juice and 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil. Season to taste with salt. 

    Assembling the Meal

    • Transfer the trout and cucumber-olive salad to individual plates. Drizzle the trout with the chermoula and serve.

    Notes

    | Nutrition Information Disclaimer |
    *Chermoula: if you don't have any on hand, feel free to use pesto. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 618kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 61g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 406mg | Potassium: 261mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 245IU | Vitamin C: 5.5mg | Calcium: 126mg | Iron: 1.9mg
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    1. Joni Gomes says

      June 26, 2017 at 10:07 am

      Yummy! I have yet to try almond-crusted anything. Need to get on that bandwagon!

      Reply
    2. Emily @ Recipes to Nourish says

      June 26, 2017 at 11:17 am

      This sounds so delicious! We're big fish fans in our home. I love that beautiful sauce that goes with this, so perfect paired with the olives and cucumbers too.

      Reply
    3. linda spiker says

      June 26, 2017 at 2:32 pm

      I had this trout! It's delicious, and I love Sun Basket!

      Reply
    4. Irena says

      June 27, 2017 at 7:52 am

      I love the simplicity of this meal. In fact, I think I have most of the ingredients already and can easily make chermoula with some of the herbs we're growing.

      Reply
      • Anya says

        June 27, 2017 at 12:20 pm

        Love the versatility of chermoula.

        Reply
    5. Renee says

      June 27, 2017 at 10:46 am

      Ohh yummy! My girls LOVE fish of any kind - I can't wait to try that almond crust!

      Reply
      • Anya says

        June 27, 2017 at 12:09 pm

        Thanks Renee. I think they would love this dish.

        Reply
    6. Jean says

      June 27, 2017 at 12:39 pm

      This looks so delicious! I'm always looking for different ways to cook fish, and I can't wait to try this.

      Reply
    7. Tina says

      June 27, 2017 at 6:54 pm

      Yum! Love almond crusted chicken and pork... never tried trout before! Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
      • Anya says

        June 28, 2017 at 7:50 am

        Hope you enjoy it Tina.

        Reply
    8. Kari - Get Inspired Everyday! says

      June 28, 2017 at 9:25 am

      What an awesome summery meal, and I can't wait to try the almond crusted part in particular!

      Reply
      • Anya says

        June 28, 2017 at 1:31 pm

        That's my favorite part!

        Reply
    9. Corrine says

      June 28, 2017 at 6:21 pm

      I've never even heard of chermoula, but it sounds wonderful! And it looks so beautiful on this fish, yum!

      Reply
      • Anya says

        July 01, 2017 at 4:33 pm

        Thanks Corrine. I first learned of chermoula through this recipe and am kicking myself that I haven't been enjoying it sooner.

        Reply
    10. ChihYu says

      June 28, 2017 at 7:25 pm

      Love fish recipes especially in hot summer days ! Trout is so light and naturally sweet delicious. Love everything about this recipe !

      Reply
    11. Michele Spring says

      June 28, 2017 at 7:45 pm

      Man, I really need to try Sun Basket. I keep hearing great things about them. And I'm excited about this recipe too - we fish a lot (or attempt to at least) and are always looking for good recipes to make with the trout that we dream of catching someday... sigh. haha!

      Reply
      • Anya says

        July 01, 2017 at 4:31 pm

        Haha!! You'll catch that trout one day. <3

        Reply
    12. Cristina Curp says

      June 29, 2017 at 10:14 am

      What a lovely and light summer dish! Yum!

      Reply
      • Anya says

        July 01, 2017 at 4:29 pm

        Thank you Cristina.

        Reply
    13. Jessica DeMay says

      June 30, 2017 at 6:01 pm

      This meal looks amazing and that crust on the trout is perfect! Yum!

      Reply
      • Anya says

        July 01, 2017 at 4:28 pm

        The crust is the best part!

        Reply
    14. Holley Marth says

      July 02, 2017 at 10:01 pm

      Although this is simple and quick, it looks so fancy! A delicious weeknight dinner!

      Reply
    15. Darryl Edwards says

      July 03, 2017 at 5:38 am

      You got me on the trout and the cucumber and then the almonds too!!! Count me in!!!

      Reply
    16. Stacey Crawford says

      July 03, 2017 at 6:08 pm

      Almond Crusted Trout sounds delightful and that sauce, oh my!

      Reply
    17. Becky Winkler says

      July 03, 2017 at 6:41 pm

      I've been enjoying trout at restaurants for a while but haven't yet tried cooking it myself. This looks so good that I'll have to change that soon!

      Reply

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