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Oven Baked Trout

Oven Baked Trout
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This Oven Baked Trout recipe offers a quick, healthy, and flavorful dinner option featuring tender trout with crisp skin enhanced by fresh herbs, lemon, and garlic. It’s easy to prepare in one pan, perfect for busy weeknights or elegant dinners, and customizable to suit your taste.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1 whole fresh trout, cleaned and scaled (1 to 1.5 pounds)
  • 2–3 lemon slices
  • Fresh herbs (dill, parsley, thyme), a few sprigs each
  • 2–3 garlic cloves, peeled
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C). Rinse the trout inside and out, then pat it dry thoroughly with paper towels. Lightly season the trout cavity and skin with salt and pepper.
  2. Stuff and Season the Trout: Place lemon slices, fresh herbs, and garlic cloves inside the trout cavity. Drizzle olive oil evenly over the whole fish, then season generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
  3. Arrange in Baking Dish: Line a baking sheet or shallow pan with parchment paper or foil. Place the prepared trout on it, scattered with additional lemon slices and herbs around for extra flavor.
  4. Bake Until Perfect: Bake the trout in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, depending on its size, until the flesh turns opaque and flakes easily with a fork while remaining moist. Avoid overcooking to maintain tenderness.
  5. Serve with Fresh Sides: Transfer the trout to a serving plate and finish with a fresh squeeze of lemon juice. Garnish with chopped herbs and enjoy with your choice of sides.

Notes

  • Choose fresh trout with clear eyes and firm flesh for the best flavor and texture.
  • Patting the trout dry before baking encourages a crisp skin.
  • Use a thermometer to check for doneness at 145°F (63°C).
  • Let the trout rest 2 to 3 minutes after baking to allow juices to redistribute.
  • Experiment with different herb combinations or seasonings to customize the flavor.

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