Italian Lemon Trout
Delight your taste buds with this elegant Italian Lemon Trout recipe, a perfect harmony of zesty citrus, buttery richness, and fresh herbs. This easy yet refined dish features tender trout fillets seared to golden perfection, then oven-baked in a luscious sauce of garlic, white wine, and freshly squeezed lemon juice. Infused with aromatic thyme and parsley, the recipe delivers vibrant Mediterranean flavors in every bite. Ideal for dinner parties or weeknight meals, this versatile recipe is ready in just 35 minutes and pairs beautifully with crusty bread or a light side salad. Garnished with lemon wedges and a sprinkle of parsley, it’s a feast for both the eyes and the palate.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces trout fillets
- 2 pieces lemon
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 0.5 cup white wine (dry)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 4 pieces lemon wedges
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Pat the trout fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and black pepper.
Slice one lemon into thin rounds and juice the other lemon. Set slices and juice aside.
In a large oven-safe skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the trout fillets, skin-side down, and sear for 2-3 minutes until golden. Remove the fillets from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Pour in the white wine and lemon juice, stirring to deglaze the pan. Let the mixture simmer for 2 minutes to slightly reduce.
Add the fresh parsley, thyme leaves, and lemon slices to the sauce. Stir to combine.
Return the trout fillets to the skillet, basting them with the sauce. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven.
Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the trout is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
Remove from the oven and spoon more sauce over the trout fillets. Serve hot, garnished with additional parsley and lemon wedges.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
478 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 35.3 g | 45% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.3 g | 51% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 128 mg | 43% | |
| Sodium | 574 mg | 25% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 10.9 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.9 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.9 g | ||
| Protein | 31.5 g | 63% | |
| Vitamin D | 15.1 mcg | 76% | |
| Calcium | 66 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 2.4 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 759 mg | 16% | |
*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.
