Today I want to show you another quick, healthy, and absolutely delicious meal you can make in just 15-20 minutes. This easy oven baked trout is a frequent dish on my family menu. It is affordable, nutritious, and honestly looks as fancy as it can get with very little effort.
This is one of those meals that feels special, but is simple enough for a regular weeknight. My favourite kind.
Why Trout
Trout, in my opinion, is very close to salmon. I love its flavour, soft baby-pink colour, and tender texture, while still staying on a budget. It feels familiar, easy to prepare, and flavourful – all at once. But you may wonder – what fish is trout exactly? A totally fair question.
Trout is a freshwater fish from the salmon family, which explains the similar flavour, look, and colour.
It is a great choice if you want something loaded with protein and Omega-3, while still being easy to cook and easy to find.
If you enjoy salmon, there is a very good chance you will love baked trout too
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Why Oven Baked Trout With Wine Sauce Is Amazing
Oven baked trout with a simple wine sauce is one of those meals that feels special without asking much from you. The trout itself is mild, tender, and cooks quickly, which makes it perfect for busy days when you still want something good on the table. Baking it in the oven keeps the fish moist and light, without extra oil or fuss, and lets its natural flavour really shine.
Now let us talk about the wine sauce, because this is where everything comes together. A little butter, garlic, green onion, lemon juice, and white wine create a soft, fresh sauce that lifts the fish without overpowering it. The wine adds Mediterranean touch, the lemon keeps it fresh, and the butter with garlic ties it all together in the best possible way. It tastes fancy, but it is actually very simple to make.
This combination works so well because trout does not need much to taste amazing. The sauce gently enhances the fish instead of covering it up. Every bite feels balanced, light, savory, and just rich enough. It is the kind of dish that works for a quiet family dinner, but also looks right at home on a table when you have guests to impress.
It is one of those recipes that needs few simple ingredients, easy steps to prepare, bust still brings big flavours on the surface.
How to Bake Trout in the Oven
I love baking fish in the oven because it is super easy and hands-off cooking. No standing by the stove, no splattering oil, no mess.
Since you are not pan-frying, the fish is not greasy, stays moist, and keeps more of its nutrients. You simply season it, pop it into a warm oven, and wait for it to cook. That is it.
While I also love a good grilled trout recipe in the summer (and I will happily share how to grill a trout another time), oven baking is my go-to method for everyday cooking.
What You Will Need to Make Oven Baked Trout
Trout – The star of this dish. You can easily find trout fillets at fish stores or your favourite supermarket. I love using clean fillets, but if you are comfortable cleaning and preparing a whole fish, you can use the same method.
Olive oil – Just a light drizzle for cooking and flavour.
Salt and black pepper – To season to taste.
Dill – You can use either dry dill or fresh, whatever you have on hand.
White wine sauce – This sauce adds amazing flavour and freshness to finish the dish. You need garlic, butter, green onion, lemon juice, and dry white wine.
Good non-stick baking sheet – This is one of the cooking essentials everyone must have. From baking cookies to grilling fish.
Easy Oven Baked Trout
Course: MainCuisine: MediterraneanDifficulty: Easy2
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minutesEasy oven baked trout ready in 15-20 minutes. Tender fish, and a light white wine sauce, perfect for busy weeknights or a fancy dinner.
Ingredients
- For the trout
1 pound trout fillets
Drizzle of olive oil
Salt and black pepper, to taste
- For the wine sauce
2–3 green onions, finely chopped
2 tablespoons butter
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
2 tablespoons dry white wine
2 tablespoons lemon juice
½ teaspoon dry dill or fresh chopped dil
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Directions
- Prepare the trout
- Preheat the oven to 385°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Lay the trout fillets on the sheet (skin down) and season with olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
- Transfer to the oven and bake for 15–20 minutes, depending on thickness.
- Once the fish is cooked and has that light baby-pink colour, remove it from the oven and let it rest while you prepare the sauce.
- Prepare the white wine sauce
- Melt the butter in a pan over medium heat.
- Add the chopped green onions and sauté for about 2-3 minutes.
- Add chopped garlic, dill, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice. Cook for another minute.
- Pour in the white wine, reduce the heat, and cook for 2–3 more minutes until the sauce slightly reduces.
- Drizzle the sauce over the baked trout and it is ready to serve.
Notes
- Try not to overcook the trout, it can dry out quickly, and we want it tender and juicy. It should not take more than 15-20 minutes.
- I usually serve the trout without the skin. Take a spatula and gently lift the fish. It should easily separate from the skin.
How to Serve Oven Baked Trout
I love serving trout with my favourite homemade potato salad or a simple green salad mix. And I never forget tartar sauce, because, in my opinion, the dish feels complete with it.
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