Roasted Lake Trout with Lemon, Basil & Garlic
This is an easy oven meal for lake trout, with lots of fresh spring flavors including garlic and basil. Serve as a fun weekday dinner and pair with the Mediterranean Vegetable Medley to round out the dish.
Ingredients
4 lake trout fillets (6–8 oz each)
2 tbsp olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
Zest of 1 lemon
1 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp fresh basil, finely chopped
1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
1 tsp kosher salt
½ tsp black pepper
Lemon wedges for serving
Method
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Pat the trout dry and place on a lightly oiled baking sheet.
- Combine olive oil, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, basil, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Brush the mixture over the trout fillets.
- Roast for 10–12 minutes, depending on thickness, until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Just before serving, top the trout with:
A spoonful of diced roasted red peppers
A few ribbons of fresh basil
A drizzle of good olive oil