Oven-Baked Trout Fillet

Oven-Baked Trout Fillet

Flaky trout fillets roast in minutes with a crisp lemon-herb crust.

Total 22 min Makes 4 servings Calories 290/serving

Dietary

Pescatarian, Keto, Wheat free, Nut free, Halal

Allergens

Fish, Dairy

Trout fillets are seasoned simply and roasted at high heat until the flesh turns tender and flakes easily, while the skin crisps underneath. A quick butter, lemon, and herb finish keeps the dish light enough for a weeknight dinner yet polished enough for guests.

Ingredients

  • 4 trout fillets, skin on
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 lemon, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground

Method

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a 9x13-inch baking sheet with parchment or foil.

  2. Pat the trout fillets dry with paper towels and arrange skin-side down on the prepared baking sheet.

  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, olive oil, lemon juice, and minced garlic.

  4. Brush the butter mixture evenly over each fillet, then season with salt and pepper.

  5. Scatter the parsley and thyme over the fillets and top each with two or three lemon slices.

  6. Bake until the trout is opaque and flakes easily with a fork, 10 to 12 minutes.

  7. Remove from the oven and let rest for 2 minutes before serving.

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    Oven-Baked Trout Fillet

    Trout fillets are seasoned simply and roasted at high heat until the flesh turns tender and flakes easily, while the skin crisps underneath. A quick butter, lemon, and herb finish keeps the dish light enough for a weeknight dinner yet polished enough for guests.

    22 min 4 servings 290 cal

    Ingredients

    • 4 trout fillets, skin on
    • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 1 lemon, thinly sliced
    • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
    • 2 cloves garlic, minced
    • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
    • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
    • 3/4 teaspoon salt
    • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground

    Method

    1. 1

      Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a 9x13-inch baking sheet with parchment or foil.

    2. 2

      Pat the trout fillets dry with paper towels and arrange skin-side down on the prepared baking sheet.

    3. 3

      In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, olive oil, lemon juice, and minced garlic.

    4. 4

      Brush the butter mixture evenly over each fillet, then season with salt and pepper.

    5. 5

      Scatter the parsley and thyme over the fillets and top each with two or three lemon slices.

    6. 6

      Bake until the trout is opaque and flakes easily with a fork, 10 to 12 minutes.

    7. 7

      Remove from the oven and let rest for 2 minutes before serving.