Easy Oven Baked Trout

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oven baked trout
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Get dinner done in a breeze with this easy oven-baked trout. Simple and delicious, this easy preparation combines the mild flavor of trout with some pantry essentials – perfect for a weeknight meal. 

To begin, you’ll need the following ingredients: 

Ingredients: 

  • 4 trout filets 
  • 4 Tbsp. Olive Oil
  • 2 lemons (one for slicing, one for fresh lemon juice) 
  • 4 tsp. of Garlic Powder (or seasonings of choice, such as onion powder, lemon pepper, etc.)
  • Salt & Pepper

With ingredients gathered, you can start cooking! 

  1. Begin by preheating the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. 
  2. Next, line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and place the trout filets on top, skin side down. 
  3. Drizzle each filet with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Using a pastry brush or spoon, spread the oil evenly over each filet. 
  4. Next, sprinkle the fish with desired seasonings such as salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. 
  5. Next, slice 1 lemon, placing 1-2 slices on each filet of fish. 
  6. Place the fish in the oven and let it bake for about 12-15 minutes. 
  7. Check for doneness by using a food thermometer. The internal temperature of the fish should be 145 degrees Fahrenheit. 
  8. Once cooked, carefully remove the filets from the baking sheet with a fish spatula. 
  9. Discard the lemon slices and serve. 
  10. If desired, cut some additional lemon wedges for serving, enjoy! 

This simple preparation comes together with few steps and ingredients, making it an easy yet nourishing meal. Serve with a quick salad, steamed broccoli, or any of your favorite side dishes! 

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oven baked trout

Oven Baked Trout

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Servings 4 people

Ingredients
  

  • 4 trout filets
  • 4 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 lemons (one for slicing, one for fresh lemon juice)
  • 4 tbsp garlic powder (or seasonings of choice- onion powder, lemon pepper, etc.)
  • salt, to taste
  • pepper, to taste

Instructions
 

  • Begin by preheating the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit
  • Next, line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and place the trout filets on top, skin side down
  • Drizzle each filet with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Using a pastry brush or spoon, spread the oil evenly over each filet
  • Next, sprinkle the fish with desired seasonings such as salt, black pepper, and garlic powder
  • Next, slice 1 lemon, placing 1-2 slices on each filet of fish
  • Place the fish in the oven and let it bake for about 12-15 minutes
  • Check for doneness by using a food thermometer. The internal temperature of the fish should be 145 degrees Fahrenheit
  • Once cooked, carefully remove the filets from the baking sheet with a fish spatula
  • Discard the lemon slices and serve
  • If desired, cut some additional lemon wedges for serving, enjoy!

Notes

*Photo by adactio is marked with CC BY 2.0