Trout baked in the oven with lemon
Description
The dish is prepared without unnecessary complications. I really enjoy cooking trout in various ways. It's always quick, delicious, and most importantly—simple. Lemon, garlic, thyme, and olive oil make the perfect marinade for this fish. The trout needs to be baked in the oven for just 20–25 minutes and can be served as a main dish or with vegetables on the side. The finished dish is ready to be served.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. The great thing about trout is that it cooks quickly and turns out incredibly delicious. It's best to marinate it in olive oil with lemon, garlic, spices, and a sprig of thyme (a must). I had a frozen fish, which I thawed, cleaned, and washed. Do not remove the head.
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Step 2
2. Make small incisions on the fish surface. This is necessary to prevent the skin from blistering and tearing during baking, as well as to help the marinade better penetrate the fish.
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Step 3
3. Slice the lemon into thin wedges and the garlic into slices.
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Step 4
4. Take a baking sheet, line it with parchment paper, and place the lemon and garlic on it. Put the fish on top. Season the trout to taste with salt, drizzle the fish with olive oil, and place thyme sprigs inside the cavity. It is important that the fish is thoroughly coated with oil. To achieve this, rub the marinade all over the surface with your hands.
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Step 5
5. Place the fish in a preheated oven at 200 degrees and bake for 20 minutes. Then let it rest for a few minutes before serving!
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Step 6
6. This is how beautiful it turns out, and most importantly - very delicious. Baked or boiled vegetables are the perfect side dish for this salmon.