Baked St. Lawrence Trout with Herb and Lemon Butter

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A delicate baked trout infused with fresh herbs and bright lemon butter, inspired by the fresh waters of Northern New York. This American-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs whole trout, cleaned and scaled, unsalted butter, fresh parsley, chopped for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 American cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Rinse 2 whole trout and pat dry with paper towels.
  2. Step 2: In a small bowl, combine 4 tbsp unsalted butter softened, 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill, 1 tsp lemon zest, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Mix until well blended.
  3. Step 3: Place the trout on a lined baking sheet and drizzle 2 tbsp olive oil over them, rubbing it evenly on both sides.
  4. Step 4: Spread half the lemon-herb butter mixture inside the cavity of each trout and then spread the remaining butter on top of the fish.
  5. Step 5: Bake the trout uncovered for 20-25 minutes until the flesh is opaque and flakes easily with a fork, basting once halfway through with the pan juices.
  6. Step 6: Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.

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