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Oven Baked Trout

Easy Oven Baked Trout for a Flavorful Healthy Dinner

This Oven Baked Trout recipe is a quick, gluten-free meal that's healthy and elegant, perfect for dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 2 fillets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Trout
  • 1 whole Trout Feel free to substitute with other white fish
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Kosher salt preferred for seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper
  • 1 whole Lemon Can substitute lime
  • 1 handful Fresh Herbs (Dill/Parsley) Dried herbs may be used in smaller amounts
  • 2 cloves Garlic Optional, shallots can be used
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can substitute with avocado or grapeseed oil
Optional Add-Ons
  • 1 teaspoon Spices (Paprika/Cumin) For flavor twist
  • 1/4 cup Toppings (Olives/Feta) Add for Mediterranean flair

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Cooking spray

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Rinse the trout and pat dry with paper towels.
  3. Season the trout inside and out with salt and pepper.
  4. Stuff the trout's cavity with garlic, lemon slices, and herbs.
  5. Lightly grease a baking sheet or line it with parchment paper.
  6. Drizzle olive oil generously over the trout.
  7. Bake the trout for 12-15 minutes until done.
  8. Remove from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes.
  9. Garnish with fresh herbs and serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 250kcalProtein: 30gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 500mgVitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Ensure to check for doneness and adjust seasoning as per taste.

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