Easy Whole Rainbow Trout Recipe

Intimidated by a whole rainbow trout? Don't be! They are easy to work with and absolutely delicious!

All you need is:
Olive oil
Salt & pepper
Fresh herbs (we used parsley and dill)
Lemons

1) Begin by laying the trout on some tin foil - we used two layers of tin foil to ensure the heat would not escape.
2) Put olive oil, salt, and pepper all over the fish (inside and out). Stuff the fish with whatever fresh herbs you have on hand - chives, spinach, or thyme would also be an excellent choice.
3) Place lemon slices inside the fish and close it up.
4) Place tinfoil on top of the fish and seal all ends. We want the fish to steam inside the foil packet.
5) Bake at 400 until the fish flakes easily (checking often). For us, it took roughly 25 minutes.
6) Once the fish is done, remove it from the tin foil and either serve it whole or fillet!

**To fillet, gently cut into the flesh near the fish's head and tail. There is a line that runs along the fish's body, using a butter knife and spoon, gently cut following this line. This will separate the first fillet away from the bones. Push the second fillet off of the bones and scrape away any tiny bones that may be stuck to it. Once finished, find the end of the bone (at the base of the tail) and pull it up away from the fish. This bone should easily separate from the fish in one swift movement. Clean the bottom fillet of any tiny bones and your trout is ready to serve! We served it with fresh lemons, green beans, and zucchini!

[sandyanderic]

Neighbour gave me a Steelhead Trout... didn't know what to do with it... until I saw your video... it's now in the oven... am SOOO looking fwd to dinner.

[leivottarbakketun]

I tried, it was the best sea trout ive ever tasted

[jonahjasminepitts]

I love fresh rainbow trout, I'll give you A+ for the fresh herbs and lemon wedges but I also cut slits down the fish and add EVOO, fresh garlic your favorite seasoning and fresh lemon juice flip and repeat this takes the fish to the next level...

[CommonPerson]

Tasty, I never fillet my trout waste alot time also it has oil in the skin extra flavor. If I don't eat the skin I just peel it off like you when cooked. it's much easier save so much time.

[michelleglaser]

Hey, what is the temperature to cook this trout and how long do you cook it for?