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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