About the Recipe
A beautifully tender fillet of trout baked with a flavorful blend of fresh herbs and savory garlic butter. Served alongside peppery arugula salad topped with rich, nutty Parmesan, this low-carb Mediterranean dinner feels both special and effortless. If trout isn’t your favorite, easily substitute with branzino, cod, or halibut.
Ingredients
Ingredients:
Herb & Garlic Butter Trout (or Alternative Fish):
4-6 oz trout fillet, fresh (substitutes: branzino, cod, halibut)
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened
1 small garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon fresh herbs (parsley, dill, or basil), finely chopped
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Lemon wedges (optional)
Arugula & Parmesan Salad:
2 cups fresh arugula
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Shaved Parmesan cheese, to taste (optional, omit if avoiding dairy)
Juice from ¼ fresh lemon
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Preparation
Easy, Step-by-Step Instructions:
Herb & Garlic Butter Trout:
Preheat Oven: Set oven to 400°F (200°C).
Prepare Garlic Herb Butter: In a small bowl, combine softened butter, minced garlic, and fresh herbs.
Bake Trout: Place trout fillet on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Spread garlic-herb butter evenly over the fish and season lightly with salt and pepper. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until fish flakes easily and butter melts into the fish beautifully.
Cooking Tip: Avoid overcooking the fish—check at 12 minutes; it's done when the flesh flakes gently with a fork.
Arugula & Parmesan Salad:
Prepare Salad: Toss arugula gently in olive oil and fresh lemon juice. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Top generously with shaved Parmesan cheese.
Cooking Tip: Shave Parmesan thinly for maximum flavor and texture.
Low-Carb Flavor Boost Options:
Crispy Prosciutto: Bake thin slices of prosciutto until crispy and crumble over salad for savory crunch.
Spicy Herb Drizzle: Mix olive oil with chopped parsley, garlic, and a pinch of chili flakes to drizzle lightly over fish.
Roasted Lemon: Roast lemon wedges alongside fish for deep, caramelized citrus notes.
Anchovy-Infused Olive Oil: Gently heat olive oil with chopped anchovies; drizzle sparingly on salad or fish for added savory depth.
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