Get the Recipe: Rainbow Trout Recipe
This rainbow trout recipe is super quick and easy! The fish comes out flaky, moist and so flavorful. Great for dinner parties, holidays, family dinners and more!
Ingredients
- 2 rainbow trout fillets
- 1 tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- pinch sea salt
- 1 tbsp olive oil, or avocado oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- First, preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a rimmed baking pan with parchment paper.
- Pat fish dry with paper towel. Season on flesh side (not skin side) with pepper, paprika, garlic powder and sea salt.
- Place seasoned fish on parchment lined pan. Drizzle olive oil over both fillets. Squeeze lemon juice on top.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until fish is flaky. To test doneness, insert fork into flesh. Twist fork. If the flesh is flaky, then it is done.
- Lastly, remove fish from oven. Serve with sliced lemon if desired.
Notes
- This recipe can be made using thawed out frozen fillets.
- Feel free to adjust seasonings as desired.
- The paprika gives the fish a very subtle hint of spice. Feel free to omit for a mild flavor. Alternatively, use more for a spicy flavor.
- Bake trout until flaky.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Calories: 182kcal, Carbohydrates: 2g, Protein: 20g, Fat: 13g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 5g, Cholesterol: 1mg, Sodium: 2mg, Potassium: 46mg, Fiber: 0.4g, Sugar: 0.3g, Vitamin A: 45IU, Vitamin C: 5mg, Calcium: 7mg, Iron: 0.2mg