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Lemon Garlic Butter Steelhead Trout
This oven-baked steelhead trout is coated in a rich lemon garlic butter sauce, creating a perfectly flaky, flavorful, and healthy seafood dish. Ready in under 25 minutes, this easy-to-make recipe is ideal for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
Equipment
- Baking sheet
- Small saucepan
- Brush for basting
- Knife & cutting board
Ingredients
For the Steelhead Trout:
- 4 steelhead trouts about 6 oz each
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter melted
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
For the Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce:
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 3 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes optional
For Serving:
- Lemon wedges
- Extra chopped parsley
Instructions
Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
Season the Trout:
- Pat the steelhead trout dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- Drizzle olive oil and melted butter over the trout.
- Season both sides with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
Prepare the Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce:
- In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in lemon juice, zest, red pepper flakes, and parsley. Remove from heat.
Bake the Trout:
- Place the seasoned trouts on the prepared baking sheet, skin-side down.
- Spoon the lemon garlic butter sauce evenly over each trout.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the trout flakes easily with a fork.
Serve & Enjoy:
- Garnish with extra parsley and lemon wedges.
- Serve with roasted vegetables, quinoa, or a fresh salad.
Pro Tip:
- For a crispier texture, broil the trout for the last 2 minutes of baking.
Notes
Nutrition Information (Per Serving)
SERVING: 200g | CALORIES: 420kcal | CARBOHYDRATES: 3g | PROTEIN: 38g | FAT: 27g | SATURATED FAT: 9g | CHOLESTEROL: 110mg | SODIUM: 480mg | POTASSIUM: 620mg | FIBER: 1g | SUGAR: 1g | VITAMIN A: 180IU | VITAMIN C: 6mg | CALCIUM: 90mg | IRON: 1.8mg