Herbed Trout With Lemon Butter Recipe

Name: Herbed Trout With Lemon Butter
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 (8 -10 ounce) rainbow trout; 1/4 cup butter, melted; 1 teaspoon finely shredded lemon peel (set aside); 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 1/4 cup finely chopped onion; 1 tablespoon snipped fresh rosemary or 1 tablespoon tarragon; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; snipped fresh parsley (optional); lemon wedge

Servings: persons

1
Thaw fish, if frozen. Rinse fish; pat dry with paper towels.
2
On a cutting board, spread each fish open, skin side down.
3
In a small bowl stir together melted butter and lemon juice. Set half of the butter mixture aside. Brush remaining half of the butter mixture over fish.
4
In a small bowl stir together onion, rosemary, lemon peel, salt, and pepper. Sprinkle onion mixture over fish.
5
Fold fish closed. Place fish on a greased 15x10x1-inch baking pan.
6
Bake in a 450 degree F oven for 15 minutes or until fish begins to flake when tested with a fork.
7
If desired, sprinkle fish with parsley. Serve fish with lemon wedges and reserved butter mixture.

116

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 (8 -10 ounce) rainbow trout, 1/4 cup butter, melted, 1 teaspoon finely shredded lemon peel (set aside), 3 tablespoons lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Herbed Trout With Lemon Butter falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Herbed Trout With Lemon Butter

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