Quick and Easy Dinners for One

How to Cook Trout

Cooking trout can be a simple and delicious way to enjoy this flavorful fish. Here is a simple recipe for cooking trout:

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Ingredients:

  • 2 whole trout, cleaned and scaled
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons of butter
  • 1 lemon
  • Fresh parsley

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F.
  2. Rinse the trout with cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
  3. Season the inside and outside of the trout with salt and pepper.
  4. Cut the lemon into thin slices.
  5. Place 1 tablespoon of butter inside each trout, along with a few lemon slices.
  6. Place the trout on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  7. Bake the trout in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
  8. Remove the trout from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes.
  9. Garnish the trout with fresh parsley before serving.

Alternative cooking methods:

  • Grilling: preheat your grill to medium-high heat, brush the trout with some olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and grill each side for about 3-4 minutes or until cooked through.
  • Pan-frying: Heat some oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, place the seasoned trout and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until cooked through.

Enjoy your delicious and healthy trout!

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