Delicately flavored and effortlessly prepared, this Baked Rainbow Trout Recipe is a perfect choice for a healthy and elegant meal. Whole trout is seasoned with herbs, stuffed with onions and lemon, then baked to flaky perfection. It’s a simple yet flavorful dish ready in just over 30 minutes.
Ingredients for this Baked Rainbow Trout Recipe
- 2 teaspoons olive oil, divided
- 2 whole rainbow trout, gutted and cleaned, heads and tails on
- ¼ teaspoon dried dill weed
- ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt, to taste
- ½ large onion, sliced
- 2 thin slices lemon (optional)
- 2 tablespoons hot water
- Ground black pepper, to taste
Directions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Lightly grease a baking dish with 1 teaspoon of olive oil.
- Rinse trout under cold water and pat dry.
- Place fish in the prepared dish and drizzle with remaining oil.
- Season both inside and out with dill, thyme, salt, and black pepper.
- Stuff each trout with onion slices and a lemon slice if desired.
- Add 2 tablespoons of hot water to the dish for moisture.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily.
- Enjoy your freshly made Baked Rainbow Trout Recipe hot from the oven.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 2
Nutrition (Per Serving)
- Calories: ~250
- Protein: ~30g
- Fat: ~12g
- Carbs: ~3g
- Fiber: ~0.5g
- Sodium: ~150mg
Serve your Baked Rainbow Trout Recipe with a side of roasted vegetables or a light salad for a wholesome, restaurant-quality meal at home. Simple, satisfying, and sure to impress!
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