Hemp Seed Crusted Trout with Root Vegetable Mash

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-13 · Updated 2026-04-13

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Pan-seared rainbow trout with a nutty hemp seed crust, served atop creamy roasted root vegetables for a sustainable Nordic dinner. This Nordic-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs rainbow trout fillets, hemp seeds, lemon zest for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 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: 20 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 Nordic cuisine 400 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 (6 oz) fillets rainbow trout fillets
1/4 cup hemp seeds
1 tbsp lemon zest
1 tbsp, finely chopped fresh dill
2 tbsp olive oil
1 lb, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces baby carrots
1 lb, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces parsnips
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1/4 cup milk
to taste salt
to taste black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Place trout fillets skin-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Step 2: Mix 1/4 cup hemp seeds, 1 tbsp lemon zest, and 1 tbsp fresh dill in a small bowl. Press this mixture evenly over each trout fillet.
Step 3: Drizzle 2 tbsp olive oil over the fillets and season with salt and pepper. Bake for 12-15 minutes until fish is opaque and flakes easily.
Step 4: While fish bakes, place carrots and parsnips in a pot, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Simmer for 20 minutes until tender.
Step 5: Drain vegetables, return to pot, and add 1/4 cup unsalted butter and 1/4 cup milk. Mash until smooth, adding more milk if needed. Season with salt and pepper until creamy.