Description
This easy garlic butter baked steelhead trout recipe is perfect for a healthy and delicious dinner. It’s packed with flavor, nutrients, and simple to prepare, making it a go-to seafood dish for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb steelhead trout fillet
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp melted butter
- 1 lemon, thinly sliced
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Line a baking sheet with foil and place the steelhead trout fillet skin-side down.
- In a small bowl, mix the minced garlic, melted butter, salt, and pepper.
- Brush the garlic butter mixture evenly over the trout.
- Arrange the lemon slices on top of the fillet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15–20 minutes or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use fresh herbs like dill or thyme for additional flavor.
- Adjust the cooking time based on the thickness of the fillet.
- For an extra crispy texture, broil the trout for the last 2 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (approximately ½ lb)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Steelhead trout recipe, baked trout, healthy fish recipe, garlic butter trout