🐟 Baked Trout with Garlic & Lemon (Simple, Fresh, and Balkan-Style)

Description

This rustic Balkan-style trout is roasted whole with garlic, lemon, and herbs — just the way it was cooked by the river on lazy weekends. Crispy skin, tender meat, and nothing unnecessary.

Ingredients

• 🐟 2 whole trout, cleaned (about 300 g each / 10 oz)
• 🧄 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
• 🍋 1 lemon, sliced into rounds
• 🌿 8 g chopped parsley (2 tbsp)
• 🧂 1 tsp salt
• 🧈 30 ml olive oil (2 tbsp)
• 🫛 Optional: a few sprigs of fresh thyme or dill

Preparation

1. 1️⃣ Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
2. 2️⃣ Prepare fish: Rinse and pat dry the trout. Make 3 shallow slashes on each side.
3. 3️⃣ Stuff & season: Insert garlic and lemon slices into the cavity and cuts. Season with salt.
4. 4️⃣ Drizzle: Place on parchment-lined tray, drizzle with olive oil. Add herbs on top.
5. 5️⃣ Bake: Roast uncovered for 20–25 minutes, or until skin is crisp and fish flakes easily.

Total Time

🛠️ Prep: 10 min
🔥 Cook: 25 min
🕒 Total: 35 min

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