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A filet of trout that has been baked then covered in a lemon butter garlic sauce with capers. The fish is sitting on top of a cast iron oblong pan.

Baked Rainbow Trout with Lemon Butter Caper Sauce

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Description

This Baked Rainbow Trout is light, flaky, and full of flavor without being complicated. Thin, butterflied trout fillets are simply seasoned with pantry spices and baked just until tender, then finished with a bright lemon butter garlic caper sauce made with white wine and fresh parsley.

Ingredients

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  • 2 rainbow trout fillets, butterflied, bones and head removed, very thin
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or melted butter
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • Lemon wedges, for serving

For the Lemon Butter Garlic Caper Sauce:

  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon capers, drained and finely chopped
  • Zest of ½ lemon
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons dry white wine
  • Fresh parsley, finely chopped, for finishing

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
  2. Pat the trout fillets completely dry and arrange them skin-side down in a single layer.
  3. Brush lightly with olive oil or melted butter.
  4. Season evenly with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
  5. Bake for 6–8 minutes, checking at 6 minutes, until the trout is just opaque and flakes easily.
  6. While the trout bakes, melt the butter in a small skillet over medium-low heat.
  7. Add the garlic and cook for 30–45 seconds, just until fragrant.
  8. Stir in the capers.
  9. Add the white wine and let it simmer for 1–2 minutes to reduce slightly.
  10. Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice and fresh chopped parsley.
  11. Spoon the sauce over the baked trout and finish with extra fresh parsley before serving. Serve with lemon wedges.
  12. ENJOY!

Equipment

Notes

  • Thin trout fillets cook very quickly; check early to avoid overbaking.
  • Alternatively, bake each trout filet on a fajita pan.
  • Baking is preferred over broiling for delicate fillets.
  • Start preparing the sauce as soon as you place the fish in the oven.
  • Sauce should be added after baking.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Easy
  • Cuisine: Fish and Seafood

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