How To Bake a Whole Fillet of Steelhead Trout or Salmon With Shallots, Garlic, Lemon & Herbs

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and provides a similar richness.

fresh parsley

🥗Healthier: fresh cilantro

💰Cheaper: dried parsley

Dried parsley is more affordable and has a longer shelf life.

Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C).

Check the steelhead trout fillet for pin bones and remove them if necessary.

Place the steelhead trout fillet skin-side down on a baking sheet.

Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat.

Finely mince the shallots and garlic.

Add the minced shallots to the melted butter and cook until soft and slightly golden around the edges.

Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook briefly until fragrant.

Remove the skillet from heat and let it cool slightly.

Season the fish with salt and black pepper.

Zest the lemon and sprinkle the zest over the fish.

Squeeze fresh lemon juice into the skillet with the shallots and butter, then pour this mixture over the fish.

Bake the fish in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until it flakes easily with a fork.

Optionally, mention that if using a thicker fillet like salmon, it may need an additional 2-5 minutes of cooking time.

Prep can be done up to a day in advance before serving.

For grilling, wrap the fish in heavy-duty foil and grill for 10-15 minutes.

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