Baked Rainbow Trout with Lemon Pepper and Garlic
Baked Rainbow Trout with Lemon Pepper and Garlic is a light, flavorful dish that brings the taste of the ocean to your dinner table. This easy-to-make recipe features tender trout fillets infused with zesty lemon, aromatic garlic, and a hint of pepper. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this dish will impress your guests and delight your palate with its vibrant flavors and stunning presentation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 rainbow trout fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons lemon pepper seasoning
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Lightly grease a baking dish with olive oil.
- Place trout fillets skin-side down in the dish. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with lemon pepper seasoning.
- Evenly distribute minced garlic over the fillets, then zest one lemon on top and squeeze half the juice over them.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately with lemon wedges.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (170g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
Keywords: For added flavor, try using fresh herbs like dill or thyme. To enhance taste, consider adding a splash of white wine before baking. If using frozen trout, ensure it’s fully thawed before cooking.