🐟 Baked Trout with Garlic & Lemon (Simple, Fresh, and Balkan-Style)
Fish and SeafoodBalkan RichardObradovic Jun 14, 2025 59
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
1️⃣ Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
2️⃣ Prepare fish: Rinse and pat dry the trout. Make 3 shallow slashes on each side.
3️⃣ Stuff & season: Insert garlic and lemon slices into the cavity and cuts. Season with salt.
4️⃣ Drizzle: Place on parchment-lined tray, drizzle with olive oil. Add herbs on top.
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
Nutritional Value
🔥 320 kcal
💪 Protein: 34 g
🧈 Fat: 19 g (Saturated: 3 g)
🍞 Carbohydrates: 2 g
🧂 Sodium: 480 mg
Advice
Serve with a squeeze of lemon and a slice of homemade bread to soak up the juices.
Status
🐟 Fresh trout baked with garlic, lemon, and herbs — rustic, crisp, and full of Balkan soul.
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