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Oven Baked Trout

A simple yet elegant dish featuring tender, flaky trout with a hint of citrus and fresh herbs.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 4 whole trout cleaned and scaled
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 lemon sliced
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • Fresh herbs such as parsley or dill
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Sharp knife
  • Measuring spoons
  • Serving platter

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. Rinse the trout under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
  4. Drizzle olive oil over the trout and rub it into the skin and cavity.
  5. Stuff the cavity of each trout with minced garlic and fresh herbs.
  6. Lay lemon slices on top of each trout.
  7. Sprinkle salt and pepper generously over the fish.
  8. Place the prepared trout on the baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes.

Notes

Serve with steamed asparagus or garlic mashed potatoes for a complete meal.