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Garlic Lemon Butter Baked Steelhead Trout Recipe

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  • Author: Maggie
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Diet: Halal

Description

This Steelhead Trout recipe features tender, flavorful fillets baked to perfection with a garlic lemon butter sauce infused with fresh herbs. Quick to prepare and perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner, the trout is baked until flaky and juicy, topped optionally with lemon slices for added brightness and presentation.

Ingredients

Fish

  • 4 7-oz Steelhead trout fillets

Butter Sauce

  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 2 tbsp Butter
  • 4 cloves Garlic (minced)
  • 1 tbsp Lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp Fresh parsley (chopped)
  • 1 tbsp Fresh chives (chopped)
  • 1 tsp Sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp Black pepper
  • Lemon slices (thinly sliced, optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F (204 degrees C) to ensure it’s ready to bake the trout fillets evenly and thoroughly.
  2. Prepare Trout: Pat the trout fillets dry using paper towels to remove excess moisture. Arrange the fillets in a large baking dish, spacing them apart to allow even cooking.
  3. Make Lemon Butter Sauce: Melt the butter in a small bowl using the microwave or in a saucepan on the stovetop. Remove from heat and whisk in olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, fresh parsley, chives, sea salt, and black pepper to form a flavorful lemon garlic butter sauce.
  4. Brush Trout: Generously brush both sides of each trout fillet with the lemon butter mixture, coating them evenly to infuse flavor and help keep the fish moist during baking.
  5. Add Lemon Slices: Optionally top each trout fillet with a thin lemon slice for an attractive presentation and a burst of citrus aroma while baking.
  6. Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake the trout for 12-18 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 135-140 degrees F (57-60 degrees C), and the fish flakes easily with a fork, indicating it’s perfectly cooked.

Notes

  • Do not overcook the trout to maintain its moist and tender texture.
  • If you prefer, fresh herbs can be substituted or combined, such as dill or thyme, for varied flavor.
  • Lemon slices are optional but add brightness and make for beautiful plating.
  • Use a food thermometer to ensure the fish reaches the safe internal temperature of 135-140°F.
  • Leftover trout can be refrigerated and warmed gently for best results.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://recipeworthsaving.com/garlic-lemon-butter-baked-steelhead-trout-recipe/