Baked Trout

Baked trout is a simple and tasty dish that can be easily prepared. Here’s how to do it:

Ingredients

• 1 whole cleaned trout (about 200-250g per person)
• Extra virgin olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 lemon
• Aromatic herbs to taste (for example thyme, rosemary, parsley)
• 2 garlic cloves
• Vegetables to taste for serving (for example potatoes, carrots, onion)

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 180 °C.
2. Clean the trout well, removing the entrails if it hasn’t already been cleaned, and pat it dry with paper towels.
3. Rub the inside and outside of the trout with a little extra virgin olive oil, salt and pepper.
4. Finely slice the garlic and cut the lemon into slices or wedges. Fill the abdominal cavity of the trout with the garlic, the chosen aromatic herbs and some lemon slices.
5. If you wish to add vegetables, cut them into uniform pieces and arrange them in a baking dish, seasoning with oil, salt, pepper and possibly other aromatic herbs.
6. Place the trout on top of the bed of vegetables or directly on a baking tray lined with parchment paper if you prefer to cook it without vegetables.
7. Bake the trout and cook for about 20-30 minutes or until the flesh is delicately white and flakes easily with a fork.
8. Once cooked, remove the trout from the oven and serve drizzled with the juices released during cooking or with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil raw and garnish with fresh lemon slices.

Fun Facts

Trout is a freshwater fish highly appreciated for its delicate flavor and its tender, lean meat. It is often baked or grilled and lends itself to multiple variations, both in the use of aromatic herbs and in the addition of seasonings. Remember that cooking times may vary depending on the size and thickness of the fish.