Easy Roasted Whole Trout

Easy Roasted Whole Trout

a showstopper

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 12m
Cook Time: 25m
Total Time: 37m
Temp.: 355 °F
Servings: 12
Difficulty: Easy
5.0 (13 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

199
Calories
11.6g
Fat
2.4g
Carbohydrates
21.3g
Protein
3.8g
Cholesterol
0.4g
Sodium
Easy Roasted Whole Trout

Recipe Description

This Easy Roasted Whole Trout is a showstopper which you should make next time you’re feeding a crowd. It is super easy to make too so you can prepare it in advance and cook it while your guests are settling in. Or you could prepare and cook the fish in advance and serve it cold with a selection of salads. So versatile!

To prepare this dish, start by slicing onion, tomatoes and lemon and chop the herbs. Scatter ⅓ of the herbs over a baking sheet and lay the fish on top. Stuff the cavity with another ⅓ of herb mixture and top with the remaining ⅓. Dot the top with butter and season with black pepper. Roast in the oven and concentrate on what you are serving it with.

To make my Easy Roasted Whole Trout, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Easy Roasted Whole Trout

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Steps to make

  1. 1

    Heat the oven

    Preheat the oven to 355 °F.

  2. 2

    Slice onion, tomatoes and lemons

    5 min
    Step 2 - Easy Roasted Whole Trout

    Finely slice 1 onion, 4 ripe tomatoes and a whole lemon.

  3. 3

    Chop herbs

    1 min
    Step 3 - Easy Roasted Whole Trout

    Roughly chop the entire bunches of dill and parsley.

  4. 4

    Prepare a baking dish

    1 min
    Step 4 - Easy Roasted Whole Trout

    Drizzle some olive oil over a large baking dish or sheet. Scatter ⅓ of the sliced tomato, lemon and herbs over the oil.

  5. 5

    Lay fish on top

    2 min
    Step 5 - Easy Roasted Whole Trout

    Place the trout on the baking dish. Season the skin and cavity with sea salt and black pepper.

  6. 6

    Stuff and top the fish

    2 min
    Step 6 - Easy Roasted Whole Trout

    Place another ⅓ of the sliced tomato, lemon and herbs into the fish cavity. Top with the remaining ⅓ over the top. Arrange a few slices of tomato around the trout.

  7. 7

    Top with butter

    1 min
    Step 7 - Easy Roasted Whole Trout

    Dot the top of the fish with 50 grams of butter and drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and a twist of black pepper.

  8. 8

    Roast

    25 min
    Step 8 - Easy Roasted Whole Trout

    Roast the trout in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, until just cooked through.

  9. 9

    Serve

    Step 9 - Easy Roasted Whole Trout

    Serve whole on a large serving plate.

This Easy Whole Roasted Trout will wow your guests next time you’re feeding a crowd. If you try this recipe, please come back to leave a review to tell me what you think!

About the author

Lilly Mathuse

Lilly is an enthusiastic and cheerful young mom. She knows as well as any parent that children can be really picky when it comes to food. And she’s had plenty of experience trying to cook meals that are both tasty and nutritious, and able to satisfy the tastes of a fussy kid right away! To save you some precious time, Lilly's going to share with you all the tricks she learned the hard way, so you don’t have to! She has a wealth of recipes for quick and easy meals for kids and families on a budget.

Recipe Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 (13 reviews)
Zachary Thompson
October 8, 2024
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I made the Easy Roasted Whole Trout last weekend for my in-laws and they were blown away! It was so simple to prepare, and the flavors were amazing. I stuffed the fish with fresh herbs from my garden. Everyone asked for seconds, and I felt like a chef. This will be a regular at our table!

Izzy
June 10, 2024
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Absolutely delicious recipe! I made this trout for my friends and they begged for seconds. Perfectly simple and gorgeous dish for any gathering! Yummy, yummy, yummy!

Fernanda Ruiz
May 28, 2024
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¡Delicioso plato fácil!

Alistair Smith
February 8, 2024
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I tried the Easy Roasted Whole Trout for my family's Sunday dinner and it was simply great. The kids loved it and it looked stunning on the table. Will definitely be making this again.

Elena Martínez
December 22, 2023
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Hice la trucha asada fácil para una cena con amigos y fue un exito total. La receta es simple y deliciosa. Usé hierbas frescas de mi jardín y el aroma era increible. Todos quedaron impresionados por lo sabrosa que era, ¡definitivamente la volveré a hacer para mis siguientes reuniones!

Natalie
October 30, 2023
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I made this trout for a recent gathering and it was a hit. The simple prep let me enjoy time with guests. Definitely a keeper!

George Edwards
October 29, 2023
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Superb! I made this Trout for our anniversary dinner. The flavours were wonderful, and it was so simple to prepare! My wife loved it, and it made our evening truly special. A perfect dish for impressing guests. Definitely recommend!

Catherine Johnson
October 1, 2023
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Awesome!

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