Herb-Crusted Trout with Lemon Butter Sauce

This delightful herb-crusted trout is baked to perfection and served with a zesty lemon butter sauce. Perfect for a light yet satisfying meal, it's both easy to prepare and packed with flavor.

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). 2. Rinse the trout fillet and pat it dry with paper towels. 3. In a small bowl, mix olive oil, parsley, dill, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. 4. Spread the herb mixture evenly over the trout fillet. 5. Place the trout on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. 6. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork. 7. While the trout is baking, melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. 8. Stir in the lemon juice and cook for 1-2 minutes. 9. Once the trout is done, drizzle the lemon butter sauce over the fillet. 10. Serve with lemon wedges on the side.

1 trout fillet (about 6 oz) 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced Salt and pepper to taste 1 tablespoon butter 1/2 lemon, juiced Lemon wedges for serving