Italian Baked Trout

Name: Italian Baked Trout
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Ingredients: 2 pounds Whole Trout, Sea Bream or Sea Bass*; 1 teaspoon salt ((more or less)); 10 sprigs or more fresh Italian parsley; 2-4 sprigs fresh rosemary; 2-4 cloves of garlic ((cut the cloves in half)); 2-3 tablespoons olive oil ((you may need more for drizzling)); sliced fresh lemon; 20 small new potatoes; 2-3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 clove garlic ((minced)); 1-2 springs rosemary ((leaves only)); 1 teaspoon oregano; ½ teaspoon salt

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Baked Trout is a delicious and easy Italian way to bake fish. Stuffed with fresh herbs, garlic and olive oil, then baked to perfection. Add some roasted rosemary potatoes and dinner is served.

Two baked trouts with potatoes in a black pan.

I was never a big fish or seafood lover, but then I came to Italy and discovered a whole new way of cooking it! From Fish Soup to Pan fried Sauteed Shrimp to one of my favorite Seafood Linguine and of course this baked trout especially when it is served with simple roasted potatoes and rosemary.

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Recipe Ingredients

Two whole trout – including rainbow trout or steelhead trout
Salt
Italian parsley – fresh parsley – also known as flat leaf parsley
rosemary – fresh rosemary sprigs
garlic – garlic cloves
Olive oil – good quality
Lemon – slices, wedges or even fresh lemon juice

For the potatoes

Potatoes
Olive oil
Garlic
Rosemary
Oregano
Salt

If you prefer you can use white sea bass, salmon trout, cod, gilt-head bream or even salmon.

Trout on a white dish with lemon slices and potatoes.

How to make Baked Trout

Sprinkle the salt on and in each fish. Place the following ingredients in the order listed in the cavity of the fish. One tablespoon of olive oil, 2 or 3 halves garlic cloves, 5 sprigs of parsley and 1 sprig of rosemary.

Place the fish (if making more than one whole fish, then the fish can be touching but not on top of each other) on a parchment paper lined baking pan or baking sheet, drizzle the fish with a little olive oil. Place the small potatoes around the fish.

Bake until done, depending on size will determine the length, check with an instant read thermometer temp. Let the fish sit five minutes, then remove the skin and bones , place the cleaned trout on a plate and serve with fresh lemon slices or lemon wedges and olive oil if desired.

baked whole trout how to make stuffed, tossed potatoes and in the pan for baking

For the potatoes

In a medium large pot add the potatoes and cover with water, bring to a boil and lett boil for 8- 10 minutes. Drain and dry with a paper towel.

In a medium bowl toss the potatoes with olive oil, garlic, rosemary, oregano and salt.

This is one of the first Fish Dishes that I had ever tried, the flavor and taste was amazing. My friend invited us over for dinner and we were served this Italian specialty.

There is nothing difficult about making this Baked Trout recipe, all you need are a couple of whole fish, you decide which one you prefer.

Is Trout good for you?

Trout is an excellent source of healthy omega-3 fatty acids, protein, niacin and vitamin B12. Protein is important in growth and development of the body and helps in repairing damaged tissues.

FAQs

How long to bake a whole fish?

Depending on the size but usually a two pound (1 kilo) trout, sea bass or sea bream at a temperature of 375F (190C) will take about 45 minutes.

How do you know when the fish is cooked?

A perfectly baked fish should flake easily with a fork and never be dry. To be extra sure the internal temperature should be 145F (62C).

Different side dishes to serve with the fish.

I like to serve roasted potatoes, but you could serve it with green beans, asparagus or even a simple salad.

Can the fish be cooked on a bbq or grill?

The fish can also be grilled, wrap it in foil instead of placing in a baking pan and grill for approximately 30-40 minutes or until cooked.

How to store leftover baked trout

Any leftovers should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It will keep for up to 2-3 days in the fridge. Or it can be frozen for up to one month in a freezer container.

Trout cut on a white tray with potoates.

When you are looking for a baked fish recipe, I hope you give this Baked Trout a try. Buon Appetito!