Entrée: United States – Baked Rainbow Trout with Almond Crust

Food safety reminder: Follow safe food-handling practices and use a food thermometer to verify safe internal cooking temperatures.

Serving Size: 2

Approximate Time

Prep 10 min

Cook 15 min

Total 25 min

Ingredients

2 rainbow trout fillets, about 12 oz total (340 g total)
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 / 2 cup (50 g) finely chopped almonds
2 tbsp (8 g) fresh dill, chopped
2 tbsp (15 g) breadcrumbs
3 tbsp (45 g) melted butter
Lemon wedges, for serving

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Pat the trout fillets dry and season with salt and pepper.
3. In a small bowl, mix together the chopped almonds, fresh dill, breadcrumbs, and melted butter until well combined.
4. Press the almond mixture onto the skinless side of the fillets to form a crust. Place them on the prepared baking sheet.
5. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the trout is cooked through and the almond crust is golden brown.
6. Serve with lemon wedges for squeezing over the top just before eating.

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