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An overhead photo of baked trout garnished with parsley and green onions on a serving platter with lemon wedges.
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5 from 8 votes

Easy Baked Trout with Lemon, Garlic, and Fresh Herbs

The easiest most fail-proof way to cook tender rainbow trout, with no fuss or planning necessary. A bold Mediterranean marinade does the work for you. Serve with Greek Potato Salad.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Fish
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Diet: Gluten Free, Low Lactose
Servings: 4 to 6
Author: Suzy Karadsheh

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds rainbow trout fillet (skin on)
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 lemon, zested and juiced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon Urfa Biber (optional, or substitute Aleppo pepper or red chili flakes)
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 green onions, trimmed and finely chopped (both white and green parts)
  • 1/4 cup chopped parsley leaves, plus more for garnish
  • Kosher salt
  • Black pepper

Instructions

  • Get ready: Preheat your oven to 400°F. Pat the trout dry with paper towels.
  • Make the marinade. In a 9 x 13-inch baking dish, whisk together the olive oil, lemon zest, half lemon juice (keep the rest for the lemon juice for later), cumin, paprika, Urfa Biber (if using), garlic, green onions, fresh parsley, and a big pinch of salt and pepper (about 1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon each).
  • Flavor the fish. Add the trout fillets to the dish, turning to cover with the sauce on both sides. Arrange, skin side down, in a single layer in the baking dish. Set it aside for a few minutes while the oven is heating.
  • Bake the fish. Bake in the heated oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until the fish turns opaque and flakes easily at the touch of your fork. Take it out of the oven when it’s internal temperature taken at the thickest part is at about 140°F. Remember, the temp will rise even as you take it out of the oven. (The fish is safe to enjoy when it reaches 145°F).
  • Finish and serve. As soon as the fish is ready, add the remaining lemon juice and a sprinkle of parsley for garnish. Serve immediately!

Notes

Nutrition

Calories: 225.1kcal | Carbohydrates: 2.7g | Protein: 23.7g | Fat: 13.1g | Saturated Fat: 2.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7.9g | Cholesterol: 66.9mg | Sodium: 38.6mg | Potassium: 609mg | Fiber: 0.8g | Sugar: 0.6g | Vitamin A: 411.2IU | Vitamin C: 16.7mg | Calcium: 92.4mg | Iron: 1.4mg

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