Oven Steamed Trout in Parchment
This easy recipe is fun to do because it makes a great presentation at the table. It's like opening up a package just for you on your plate. How cool is that? | www.lakesidetable.com
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Ingredients
- 4 6 oz trout filets
- ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon peel zested
- 1 tablespoon preserved lemon peel minced (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
Equipment
- cookie sheet
- mixing bowl
- parchment paper*
- zester knife and cutting board
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375ºF.
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In a bowl combine parsley, olive oil, garlic, lemon zest, preserved lemon, salt and pepper and set aside.
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Fold a 12" x 15" piece of parchment in half and fold ends (about a ½ inch) under three times leaving the long side open.
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Place 1 trout in each "bag" skin side down, equally divide the parsley mixture and sprinkle over the trout.
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Crimp the opening closed and form a tight seal.
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Place the parchment packages on the cookie sheet and bake for 10-15 minutes until the fish is flaky.
Recipe Notes
*Brown paper lunch bags work well for this also. Some fancy gourmand stores carry parchment bags too.
These packets can be made ahead of time and refrigerated for up to 4 hours.
Nutrition Facts
Oven Steamed Trout in Parchment
Amount Per Serving
Calories 0
% Daily Value*
Monounsaturated Fat 0g
Potassium 0mg0%
Vitamin A 0IU0%
Vitamin C 0mg0%
Calcium 0mg0%
Iron 0mg0%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.