Rainbow Trout Recipe

Cod, salmon, tilapia, and halibut are some of the most popular fish recipes, but it’s nice to mix it up sometimes with other varieties. So, let me show you how to cook rainbow trout! This baked rainbow trout recipe is easy to prep, made with simple ingredients, and tastes delicious. Plus, these fish fillets are typically smaller than many other fish varieties, so they are preportioned for individual servings.

This section explains how to choose the best ingredients for oven roasted rainbow trout, what each one does in the recipe, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card below.

This section shows how to make baked rainbow trout with step-by-step photos and details about the technique, to help you visualize it. For full instructions, including amounts and temperatures, see the recipe card below.

If you’re new to rainbow trout recipes or this fish in general, here are answers to some common questions, so you can familiarize yourself with this fish.

Rainbow trout is a coldwater fish in the same family as salmon. Unlike salmon, trout is smaller and lighter in flavor.

Rainbow trout is a very mild fish that some say is slightly nutty and slightly sweet. It’s not very fishy, so if you don’t like that flavor, you’ll probably like trout.

Yes, rainbow trout is good for you! It’s packed with protein, healthy omega-3 fatty acids, potassium, phosphorus, and vitamins B6 and B12 [*].

If it fits your lifestyle, you can add a starchy side as well, such as simple rice or oven roasted potatoes. Either way, I highly recommend serving lemon butter sauce over your trout dinner!

If you like this baked rainbow trout recipe, you may also like some of these other easy fish recipes:

Learn how to cook rainbow trout, the simple and easy way! This fool-proof baked rainbow trout recipe uses simple ingredients and is ready in just 15 minutes.

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). …
2. Place trout in the prepared baking dish and coat with remaining olive oil. …
3. Season inside and outside of fish with dill, thyme, and salt. …
4. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes; add hot water to dish. …
5. Serve hot and enjoy!

Garlic Butter Rainbow Trout Recipe

Ultra-easy Garlic Butter Rainbow Trout in Foil requires only 4 ingredients and is ready in less than 25 minutes. It’s also low-carb and gluten-free!

Prep: 5min

Total: 18min

Yield: 4

Serving Size: 1 /4

Nutrition Facts: servingSize 1 /4, calories 195 kcal, Carbohydrate 2 g, Protein 24 g, Fat 10 g, Saturated Fat 4 g, Cholesterol 82 mg, Sodium 85 mg, unSaturated Fat 5 g

Ingredients:

• 1 pound rainbow trout fillet
• Salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 teaspoon dill (minced (optional))

Instruction:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Cut a sheet of foil large enough to wrap the trout completely.
3. Cover the baking sheet with the aluminum foil, and place the trout fillet in the center.
4. Fold up all 4 sides of the foil.
5. Then, season the trout with salt and pepper.
6. Drizzle the melted butter over the trout until evenly coated.
7. Top with minced garlic and fresh minced dill.
8. Fold the sides of the foil over the trout. Cover it completely.
9. Bake for about 13 minutes or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
10. Then, open the foil, and broil for 3 minutes.

Baked Rainbow Trout Recipe (Easy In 15 Min!)

Learn how to cook rainbow trout, the simple and easy way! This fool-proof baked rainbow trout recipe uses simple ingredients and is ready in just 15 minutes.

Prep: 5min

Total: 15min

Yield: 4

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 232 kcal, Carbohydrate 0.9 g, Protein 23.4 g, Fat 14.5 g, Saturated Fat 2.3 g, Cholesterol 66.9 mg, Sodium 471.9 mg, Fiber 0.2 g, Sugar 0.2 g, unSaturated Fat 11.4 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 4 4-oz Rainbow trout fillets
• 3 tbsp Olive oil
• 2 tsp Lemon juice
• 2 cloves Garlic ((minced))
• 2 tsp Fresh parsley
• 2 tsp Fresh dill
• 1/2 tsp Paprika
• 3/4 tsp Sea salt
• 1/4 tsp Black pepper
• Thin lemon slices ((optional))

Instruction:

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (204 degrees C). Line a small to medium baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, dill, parsley, and paprika.
3. Place the trout fillets onto the baking sheet. Use paper towels to pat the fish dry.
4. Brush the trout on both sides with the olive oil mixture. Season both sides with sea salt and black pepper, leaving the fish skin side down at the end. If desired, place thin lemon slices all over the fish.
5. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the trout internal temperature reaches 140 to 145 degrees F (60 degrees C).

Pan-Fried Rainbow Trout – With Chef Chris Pyne

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