Baked Trout
Delight in the fresh, vibrant flavors of this Baked Trout recipe, a simple yet elegant dish perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Whole trout are generously seasoned with olive oil, garlic, and fresh dill, then stuffed with lemon slices and a touch of butter for ultimate flavor and tenderness. The result? Perfectly flaky, melt-in-your-mouth fish that’s as healthy as it is delicious. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a quick bake in the oven, this recipe is a hassle-free way to enjoy seafood at its finest. Garnished with fragrant parsley and served with your favorite sides like roasted vegetables or a crisp green salad, this dish promises a restaurant-quality meal right at home.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces (approximately 6-8 ounces each) fresh trout, cleaned and gutted
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 whole lemon, sliced into rounds
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 2 tablespoons butter, cut into small cubes
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
Rinse the trout under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels. Place the fish on the prepared baking sheet.
Drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil over each trout and rub it gently to coat the skin evenly.
Sprinkle each trout with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and a pinch of black pepper, both inside and outside the cavity.
Stuff the cavity of each trout with 2-3 lemon slices, 1/2 tablespoon of chopped dill, and 1 minced garlic clove.
Place a few small cubes of butter inside the cavity and on top of the fish for added flavor and moisture.
Cover the baking sheet loosely with aluminum foil to prevent the trout from drying out while baking.
Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the trout flakes easily with a fork.
Remove the foil for the last 5 minutes of cooking for a slightly crispier skin, if desired.
Once done, remove the trout from the oven and transfer them to serving plates. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and additional lemon slices if desired.
Serve warm with your favorite side dishes such as roasted vegetables, rice, or a fresh salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
424 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.4 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.0 g | 40% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 134 mg | 45% | |
| Sodium | 1077 mg | 47% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 4.1 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.0 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.8 g | ||
| Protein | 34.5 g | 69% | |
| Vitamin D | 31.9 mcg | 159% | |
| Calcium | 124 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 2.1 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 856 mg | 18% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
