Steelhead Trout Recipe

Four baked steelhead trout fillets on a baking tray, garnished with fresh herbs and lemon slices, with a metal spatula and a small bowl of green pesto on a white kitchen counter.

Steelhead trout is a versatile, nutrient-rich fish with a mild flavor. Perfect for baking, grilling, or pan-searing, this recipe creates a tender, flaky, and flavorful dish that’s both healthy and easy to prepare.

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Steelhead trout recipe, healthy dinner, baked trout, grilled trout, easy fish recipe

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 15

Marinating Time: 30

Total Time: 55

Servings:

Calories: 280kcal

Cost: 20$

Equipment

1 Baking sheet Line with parchment paper
1 Grill or skillet For grilling or pan-searing
1 Thermometer Check for 145°F internal temp

Ingredients

4 6oz Steelhead trout fillet Fresh, skin-on or skin-off
2 tbsp Olive oil Or unsalted butter
2 tbsp Lemon juice Freshly squeezed
1 tsp Sea salt Coarse
1 tsp Black pepper Freshly ground
2 cloves Garlic Minced
1 tbsp Fresh herbs Chopped (e.g., dill, parsley, or thyme)

Instructions

Mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper. Rub mixture over trout fillets. Marinate for 30 minutes in the fridge.
Preheat oven to 400°F or heat grill to medium-high. Line baking sheet with parchment or oil grill grates.
Baking: Place trout skin-side down on baking sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes. Grilling: Grill trout skin-side up for 4-5 minutes per side. Pan-Searing: Heat skillet, sear trout skin-side down for 4-5 minutes, then flip and cook another 3-4 minutes.
Let the trout rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh herbs and lemon wedges.

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