Garlic Butter Trout
Ingredients
- 1 pound trout filet or salmon, skin removed optional
- 3 tablespoons butter, salted
- 1/2 a lemon, juice squeezed
- 1-2 cloves garlic, minced/grated
- 2 teaspoons parsley, minced
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Roll out a sheet of aluminum foil that is roughly 8 inches longer than the filet. If your filet is larger/wider, you can crimp together two pieces of foil so you have more foil to work with. Spray with cooking oil.
- Place the trout filet in the center of the foil. Fold up all 4 sides of the foil. Season trout liberally with salt and pepper and then squeeze juice from half a lemon over the fish.
- Soften butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Stir in fresh minced garlic and parsley. Spread over the trout until evenly coated with a thin layer. You can alternatively melt the butter and pour it over the fish. Top with a sliced lemon wheel.
- Fold the long sides of the foil over the trout, covering completely, and seal it tightly. Fold the ends over and seal into a closed packet. Place directly on oven rack or on a baking sheet and bake until cooked fully through, about 15-20 minutes
- Optional step: Open the foil exposing the top of the trout and broil for the last 1-2 minutes, for a browned top.