Garlic Butter Rainbow Trout Recipe

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This Garlic Butter Rainbow Trout is a quick and flavorful dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights. Baked in a savory garlic butter sauce, it’s tender, flaky, and full of delicious flavor. Whether you’re a fish lover or just looking for something light and tasty, this recipe is a must-try!

And if you have an air fryer, try my Air Fryer Trout recipe.

I always buy salmon because I love it. Here in Canada, this fish is popular. You can find it in almost every grocery store. But the last time my husband went shopping on his own, he accidentally picked up a rainbow trout fillet instead.

I decided to give it a try with this recipe, and we were so happy with how it turned out that I’ve already made it a few more times. Now I’m excited to share it with you all because it’s just that good!

I liked it because it’s always good to change things up a little bit. If you enjoy salmon like me, you will love this fish too since it tastes similar, although trout tends to be a little stronger in flavor.

Key Ingredients to make rainbow trout Recipe

Rainbow trout fillet — You can make this recipe with fresh or frozen fish fillets. If buying fresh, check for shiny scales and firm flesh. For frozen fillets, check to make sure that there aren’t any dried out edges. You can also make this recipe with steelhead trout.

Butter — It’s better to use unsalted butter because it lets you control the amount of salt in your recipe more precisely.

Dill — I like to use fresh dill or parsley. But you can also use lots of different fresh herbs such as thyme, oregano and fresh thyme too.

How to Cook Trout

• First, preheat the oven to 375ºF.
• Second, cut a sheet of foil that is large enough to wrap the trout fillet very well.
• Place the trout fillet in the center of a foil-lined baking sheet. Fold up the foil sides, but don’t cover the fish yet.
• Pat the trout dry, then season it with dill, fresh garlic, salt and black pepper.

• Melt some butter in the microwave or on the stove and drizzle it over the trout until evenly coated.
• Fold the sides of the foil over the trout and cover the trout completely. Then, bake for about 13 minutes.
• The cooking time will depend on the size of the trout fillet. Now, open the foil, and broil for 3 minutes. Serve with squeeze fresh lemon juice and top with lemon slices.

Ways To Serve This Rainbow Trout

Roasted or Grilled Veggies: Try asparagus, bell peppers, red onions, zucchini, or squash as side dishes.

Potatoes: Mashed potatoes or herb-roasted with garlic and olive oil is great with this fish. Or try my air fryer sweet potato.

Fresh Salad: Toss spinach, arugula, or mixed greens with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Parmesan, and nuts or make a greek salad.

Rice: Jasmine, wild, or fluffy rice pairs perfectly with trout. 

Want Other Fish Recipes? Try These Favorites:

• Baked Halibut: Light, flakey, and moist, you are going to love this recipe.
• Baked Tilapia: This recipe is great for when you want lots of flavor without a lot of work.
• Garlic Butter Salmon in Foil: It’s ready in less than 25 minutes and is delicious with salads and roasted veggies.
• Garlic Butter Cod Fish Recipe: What a tender and juicy cod filet! I used garlic butter sauce I baked to perfection in 15 minutes!
• And if you have an air fryer, try my Air Fryer Trout recipe.