Trout with Lime Thyme
Brighten up your dinner table with this flavor-packed Trout with Lime Thyme recipe, a delightful combination of zesty lime, fragrant thyme, and perfectly pan-seared trout fillets. With crispy, buttery skin and tender, flaky flesh, this dish brings gourmet flavors to your home kitchen in just 25 minutes. The secret lies in the herb-infused lime marinade, featuring fresh lime juice, minced garlic, and thyme leaves, which beautifully enhance the natural sweetness of the fish. Garnished with lime slices and thyme sprigs for an elegant touch, this recipe is as visually stunning as it is delicious. Perfect for weeknight meals or special occasions, serve this lime thyme trout alongside roasted vegetables or a refreshing salad for a fresh and healthy culinary experience.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces trout fillets (skin-on)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 pieces lime slices
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme sprigs (for garnish)
Instructions
Rinse the trout fillets under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels. Make sure the skin is dry for optimal crispiness during cooking.
In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, lime juice, lime zest, fresh thyme leaves, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.
Brush the herb and lime mixture generously over both sides of each trout fillet.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the unsalted butter. Allow the butter to melt and start bubbling slightly.
Place the trout fillets in the skillet, skin side down. Cook for 4–5 minutes, pressing lightly with a spatula to ensure even contact with the pan for crispy skin.
Flip the fillets carefully and cook the other side for an additional 3–4 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
Remove the trout fillets from the skillet and transfer them to a serving plate. Let them rest for a minute.
Garnish the cooked trout fillets with lime slices and fresh thyme sprigs.
Serve immediately with your favorite sides, such as roasted vegetables or a light salad, for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1072 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 78.1 g | 100% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.4 g | 122% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 302 mg | 101% | |
| Sodium | 2568 mg | 112% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 6.4 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.0 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.8 g | ||
| Protein | 82.9 g | 166% | |
| Vitamin D | 63.5 mcg | 318% | |
| Calcium | 117 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 3.8 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 1604 mg | 34% | |
*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.
