Looking for a succulent and flavorful trout recipe? This easy oven-baked trout in foil packets ensures perfect cooking every time. As the trout bakes, mouthwatering juices form at the bottom of the packet, enhancing the taste of the dish. You can also enhance the flavors by adding thinly sliced garlic, onion, or greens like spinach to the middle of the fish. This method works well for small rainbow trout, and if you’re using larger fish like steelhead trout or salmon, just adjust the bake time accordingly.
Serves 2
Ingredients:
- Olive oil
- 2 small rainbow trout, cleaned and butterflied (halves still attached), about 1 pound
- 1 lemon, sliced
- 4 fresh parsley or dill sprigs
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions:
- Prepare the Trout:
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Cut two sheets of heavy-duty aluminum foil, making them larger than the fish.
- Assemble the Packets:
- Place the butterflied trout, skin side down, on each foil sheet. Lightly brush both sides with olive oil. Season the inside and outside of the fish with salt and pepper.
- Arrange two parsley or dill sprigs and two lemon slices down the center of each trout.
- Create the Packets:
- Fold the foil over the fish, grabbing the edges and crimping them together to seal the packet.
- Bake the Trout:
- Place the fish packets on a baking sheet. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, checking one packet at the 10-minute mark. The fish should easily flake apart with a fork.
- Serve:
- Carefully open the foil packets, being cautious of steam. Slide the fish onto plates, pouring the flavorful juices over it. Garnish with additional fresh herbs and lemon slices if desired.
Tips:
- If you don’t have heavy-duty foil, use two sheets of regular foil to create each packet.
- You can use parchment paper instead of aluminum foil for the cooking packets.
- For Grilled Trout: Follow the same packet-making steps above. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat and place the packets over indirect heat. Grill for 10 to 15 minutes, until the fish is cooked through.
Nutrition Information: (Note: Values are approximate and based on USDA calculations.)
Enjoy this simple and delectable oven-baked trout recipe that’s sure to please your taste buds.
Images/Source: InspiredTaste
