Citrus-Scented Trout Recipe

Trota agli agrumi, or trout with citrus, is common in the northern lakes district where trout is abundant. Each area has a little different take on the recipe, but this one from Lake Garda is delicate and flavorful at the same time.

1 or two trout fillets
1 orange
1 lemon
1 grapefruit
Extra virgin olive oil
Flour
A pat of butter
A couple of fresh sage leaves
Small handful of fresh parsley

Zest the lemon and orange. Juice all the fruits and set aside.

Rub the trout fillets with a bit of olive oil, then rub in the citrus zest; sprinkle with salt and pepper and let sit about 1/2 hour.

Dust the fish lightly with flour. Melt the butter in an ample skillet and then saute the trout. When you turn over the fillets, add the herbs. Pour in the juice and sprinkle with the bit of salt and pepper if you like. Simmer a few minutes until the sauce reduces and the trout is cooked through. Serve immediately.