Ingredients:

* 4 cups all-purpose flour
* 2 tablespoons lemon pepper
* 1 1/2 tablespoons salt
* 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
* 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
* 1 teaspoon onion powder
* 1/4 cup grated lemon zest, divided
* 4 (6 ounce) fillets rainbow trout
* 1 lemon
* 1/2 cup lemon juice
* 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Methods:

1. In a large bowl, stir together the flour, lemon pepper, salt, thyme, cayenne and half of the lemon zest. Combine the lemon juice and remaining lemon zest in a shallow dish and soak fish fillets for about 1 minute.
2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.Dip the trout fillets in the flour mixture so that both sides are coated. Shake off the excess and place fillets in the hot oil.Cook for 3 to 4 minutes on each side, until golden brown and fish can be flaked with a fork.Discard the leftover lemon juice.
3. Remove from the skillet and drain on paper towels briefly before serving. Garnish each serving with a wedge of lemon.

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