Module 16 · From the Sea
Trout Amandine with Brown Butter & Green Beans
Trout Amandine with Brown Butter & Green Beans is a keto dinner with 8.4 g net carbs, 42 g protein and 49 g fat per serving (643 kcal). It serves 2 and takes 20 minutes in total.
The French bistro classic: trout fillets fried golden, buried under toasted almonds in foaming brown butter and lemon, with crisp green beans.

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Allergens in this Ketogeni recipe: fish, milk, tree nuts. Includes listed optional alternatives; check actual ingredient labels and substitutions.
Yield: 2 servings · Active time: 15 min · Total time: 20 min
| Per serving | Amount |
|---|---|
| Net carbohydrates | 8.4 g |
| Protein | 42 g |
| Fat | 49 g |
| Energy | 643 kcal |
| Vitamin D | 27.4 µg |
| Calcium | 140 mg |
| Omega-3 (EPA + DHA) | 1.5 g |
Nutrition figures are estimates, not medical advice. Check ingredient labels and weigh your own portions, especially when tracking a strict daily carbohydrate limit. How to interpret these estimates.
Ingredients
- 2 piece trout fillets, skin on (about 340 g)
- 40 g organic flaked almonds
- 50 g organic butter
- 1 piece organic lemon, juiced
- 10 g organic parsley
- 250 g organic green beans
- 1 tbsp organic olive oil
Step-by-step method
- Boil the beans 4 minutes, drain.
- Season the trout and fry skin-side down in the oil 3 minutes, turn for 1 minute; keep warm.
- Add the butter and almonds to the pan and cook until both are golden and nutty.
- Add lemon juice and parsley, toss the beans through half the butter.
- Serve the trout with the beans and pour over the almond brown butter.
Chef’s tips
- Watch the almonds closely: they turn from golden to burnt in seconds.
Variations
- Use Arctic char or sole.
- Add capers.
Storage
Best freshly cooked.
Questions and answers
How many net carbs are in Trout Amandine with Brown Butter & Green Beans?
One serving has 8.4 g net carbohydrates, 42 g protein and 49 g fat (643 kcal). The recipe makes 2 servings. These figures are estimates; your own ingredients may differ.
Can I make Trout Amandine with Brown Butter & Green Beans ahead, store or freeze it?
Best freshly cooked.
Which allergens are in Trout Amandine with Brown Butter & Green Beans?
It contains fish, milk and tree nuts, as listed by Ketogeni for this recipe. Always check the labels of the products you use.
Is Trout Amandine with Brown Butter & Green Beans gluten-free?
Yes. None of the ingredients contain gluten. Check the labels of processed ingredients such as stock or spices.
Can I vary Trout Amandine with Brown Butter & Green Beans?
Yes. Use Arctic char or sole. Add capers.
