Light, flaky, and full of fresh flavor — this baked rainbow trout is seasoned with garlic, black pepper, and zesty lemon for a simple but elegant oven-baked fish dish.
🧾 Ingredients
2 whole rainbow trout (cleaned) 🐟
3 tbsp olive oil or melted butter 🧈
4 cloves garlic (minced) 🧄
1 lemon (sliced) 🍋
1 tsp black pepper 🌶️
1 tsp salt
1 tsp paprika (optional)
Fresh parsley or dill 🌿
Optional: extra lemon juice for serving
👨🍳 Instructions
1. 🔥 Preheat oven
Preheat to 200°C (400°F). Line a baking tray with foil.
2. 🐟 Prepare the fish
Pat trout dry. Season inside and outside with salt, black pepper, and paprika.
3. 🧄 Add flavor
Rub garlic and olive oil (or butter) all over the fish. Stuff the cavity with lemon slices.
4. 🍋 Bake
Place trout on tray and bake for 18–25 minutes, depending on size, until flaky and cooked through.
5. 🌿 Finish
Sprinkle with fresh parsley and squeeze extra lemon juice on top.
6. 🍽️ Serve
Serve with rice, roasted vegetables, or a fresh salad.
😋 Description
Baked Rainbow Trout with Lemon, Black Pepper, and Garlic is light, fresh, and perfectly seasoned. The fish turns tender and flaky while the lemon and garlic bring bright, zesty flavor.
❓ Question
Would you pair this with roasted potatoes 🥔 or steamed veggies 🥦?
