Axarquia, Costa del Sol, Andalucia, Spain
ALMOND RECIPES
Almond Cookies Trout with Almonds
Almond Cookies:
Makes 4 dozen
2 & 3/4 cups sifted self-raising flour
1 cup white sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup lard (butter or margarine can be substituted)
1 egg
1 teaspoon almond essence
48 almonds

1) Sift flour and salt into a bowl.
2) Cut in the lard.
3) Add egg and almond extract. Mix well.
4) Roll dough into 1 inch balls and set 2 inches apart on baking tray. Place an almond on top of each cookie and press down to flatten slightly.
5) Bake in a pre-heated 325F / 165C oven for 15-18 minutes. Cool on a rack.
Trout with Almonds:
Serves 2
2 whole trout, gutted
1 cup almonds, halved or 4 tablespoons flaked almonds
Butter
Flour

1) In a large pan dry fry the almonds over a medium heat until they start to look uniformly brown. Place them to one side.
2) Rinse the fish and dry with kitchen paper.
3) Place a tablespoon of flour on a plate and roll the fish until nicely coated.
4) Turn the hob to medium-hot and melt a chunk of butter in the pan, then add the trout.
5) Cook uncovered for about 5 minutes each side until the skin is crispy.
6) Return the almonds to the pan to rewarm before serving.
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