Salzkammergut Saibling Müllerin (Pan-Seared Alpine Lake Char in Almond Lemon Butter) – Authentic Austria Recipe
Crystal-clear Alpine lake fish pan-seared crisp and basted in foaming toasted-almond lemon butter.
- Country of Origin
- 🇦🇹 Austria (Central Europe, Europe)
- Dietary Profile
- pescatarian
- Prep Time
- 15 min
- Cook Time
- 20 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Signature Staples
- Arctic char or trout fillets, Toasted slivered almonds, Parsley boiled potatoes, Browned butter, Fresh lemon juice
Ingredients for Salzkammergut Saibling Müllerin (Pan-Seared Alpine Lake Char in Almond Lemon Butter) (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) arctic char or trout fillets, prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups toasted slivered almonds, washed and trimmed
- 1 cup parsley boiled potatoes
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with browned butter
- 1.5 tbsp traditional Austria seasoning (fresh lemon juice, flat-leaf parsley, sea salt)
- 2.5 tbsp traditional cooking oil, sea salt, cracked black pepper, and fresh citrus or herbs
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
- Heat oil in a wide heavy skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Sauté onion, garlic, and browned butter for 2–3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Add arctic char or trout fillets and toasted slivered almonds along with fresh lemon juice, flat-leaf parsley, sea salt, searing for 8–10 minutes while tossing occasionally.
- Deglaze the pan with a splash of broth or citrus so the caramelized fond coats every bite.
- Garnish with parsley boiled potatoes and serve straight from the skillet.