Herbed Trout with Lemon Butter

Elevate your dinner table with this easy and elegant recipe for Herbed Trout with Lemon Butter—a dish that perfectly balances simplicity with gourmet flair. Whole trout is seasoned with fragrant parsley and thyme, then pan-seared until its skin is golden and crispy, while the tender flesh stays moist and flaky. The pièce de résistance is a rich, zesty lemon butter sauce infused with garlic and brightened with optional capers for a pop of tangy perfection. Ready in just 35 minutes, this recipe is a delightful choice for date nights, dinner parties, or a weeknight treat. Serve it alongside roasted vegetables or fluffy rice for a restaurant-quality meal that's sure to impress. Keywords: herbed trout, lemon butter sauce, pan-seared trout, quick seafood dinner, elegant fish recipe.

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 2 pieces whole trout
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 pieces garlic cloves (minced)
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme (chopped)
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 tablespoon capers (optional)
• 4 pieces lemon slices (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the whole trout under cold water and pat them dry using paper towels.

Step 2

Season the inside and outside of each trout with salt and black pepper. Stuff the cavity of each fish with half of the chopped parsley and thyme.

Step 3

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 4

Once the oil is hot, place the trout in the skillet and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until the skin is golden and crispy and the flesh flakes easily with a fork.

Step 5

Remove the cooked trout from the skillet and set them on a warm plate. Keep them covered while you prepare the lemon butter sauce.

Step 6

In the same skillet, reduce the heat to low and add the unsalted butter. Let it melt completely while stirring gently.

Step 7

Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds, or until fragrant (be careful not to burn it).

Step 8

Stir in the lemon juice, lemon zest, and capers (if using). Cook for 1-2 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.

Step 9

Pour the lemon butter sauce over the cooked trout and garnish with fresh parsley and optional lemon slices.

Step 10

Serve immediately with your choice of side dishes, such as roasted vegetables or rice.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(697.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1413.5

Total Fat 108.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 39.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 457.2mg	0%
Sodium 2850.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 14.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 3.7g	0%
Total Sugars 3.4g
Protein 101.4g	0%

Vitamin D 3022.6IU	0%
Calcium 304.6mg	0%
Iron 6.5mg	0%
Potassium 2549.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 67.8%

Protein: 28.3%

Carbs: 3.9%