Rainbow Trout Recipe
This fool-proof baked trout recipe takes just 20 minutes. It’s a great way to serve a healthy dinner with terrific flavors of lemon, garlic, and herbs—but minimal effort.
Ingredients
- 1 pound rainbow trout
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- kosher salt and black pepper
- 1/2 lemon sliced
- 2-3 Tablespoons fresh herbs try either a mix of parsley and dill, or a mix of rosemary, oregano, and thyme
Instructions
- Remove trout from the fridge. Pat dry on both sides with a clean kitchen cloth or paper towel.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil, and place trout in the middle, skin side down.
- Brush olive oil on top of the trout, then sprinkle evenly with minced garlic and about 1/2 teaspoon each of salt and pepper. Arrange lemon slices over the top.
- Bake trout for 10-15 minutes. When done, it should be opaque and flaky and reach 145 degrees F on an instant read thermometer. Remove from the oven.
- Serve with lemon slices on the side and fresh herbs sprinkled on top. Enjoy!
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Nutrition Estimate
Calories: 173 kcal, Carbohydrates: 2 g, Protein: 24 g, Fat: 7 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2 g, Monounsaturated Fat: 4 g, Cholesterol: 67 mg, Sodium: 37 mg, Potassium: 581 mg, Fiber: 0.5 g, Sugar: 0.4 g, Vitamin A: 242 IU, Vitamin C: 13 mg, Calcium: 85 mg, Iron: 1 mg