Description
This easy oven-baked trout recipe yields perfectly cooked, flavorful fish infused with herbs and lemon. A simple and delicious dish that’s great for a quick weeknight meal or a special dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
- 2 small rainbow trout, cleaned and butterflied (about 1 pound each)
- Olive oil
- 1 lemon, sliced
- Fresh herbs (parsley, dill, tarragon, thyme)
- Salt
- Black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Heat the oven to 400°F (204°C) and prepare foil or parchment paper.
- Season the fish: Place trout on foil, drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper inside and out.
- Add flavor: Lay herbs and lemon slices on each fish.
- Wrap the fish: Create foil packets and place on a baking sheet.
- Bake: Cook in the oven for 15-25 minutes until the fish flakes easily.
- Serve: Open the packets carefully and plate the fish, pouring any juices over the top.
Notes
- If using regular foil, double up to ensure a sturdy packet.
- For grilled trout, follow the same steps and cook over medium-high heat on a grill.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Trout
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: Varies
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: Varies
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 87mg
