How to bake trout
How to bake trout
Trout is a healthy source of protein, low in calories and high in omega 3 and vitamin D. A quick and easy way to cook a side of trout is to bake it in the oven – it’s a great way to feed a crowd and takes away the fuss of cooking on the stove. Cooking the trout in foil traps in all the moisture to stop the fish from drying out and locks in the flavour. You could also choose to leave the fish whole, but baking a single side enables you to remove any bones before cooking.
Ingredients
- 1 side of trout
- 1 lemon
- 1 bunch of dill
- olive oil
- salt
- freshly ground black pepper
Method
1
Preheat the oven to 180℃/gas mark 4
2
Clean the trout and ensure all pin bones are removed
3
Place the trout skin-side down on a large oiled piece of foil and season with salt and pepper
4
Drizzle more oil over the top and sprinkle with a little more salt and pepper. Slice the lemon and arrange over the trout along with the dill
5
Fold the foil over to create a parcel, folding to ensure all edges are sealed
6
Bake in the oven for 10–12 minutes
7
To check that the trout is cooked, unfold the foil. If the fish is opaque and beginning to flake, it is ready. If not, reseal the parcel and return to the oven for a few more minutes
8
Remove the trout from the oven and leave to rest for a few minutes before serving either whole on a platter or divided between plates
Variations
Different herbs also work really well with trout – try using tarragon, parsley or picked thyme leaves. You could try using different spices and flavours such as horseradish, garlic or even sliced chillies for a bit of a kick.
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