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Trout with Garlic Lemon Butter Herb Sauce

Trout with Garlic Lemon Butter Herb Sauce: A Flavorful Delight

A quick and healthy recipe for Trout with Garlic Lemon Butter Herb Sauce that’s gluten-free and low-carb, delivering vibrant flavors.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Healthy
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Fish
  • 4 fillets Trout or Salmon/Arctic Char
  • 1 teaspoon Salt to taste
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning or dried thyme/oregano
  • 3 cloves Garlic freshly diced
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice freshly squeezed
  • 1/4 cup White Wine optional
  • 2 tablespoons Butter softened
  • 2 tablespoons Parsley fresh

Equipment

  • Skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Pat the trout fillets dry with paper towels and season with Italian seasoning and salt. Set aside.
  2. Pour olive oil into a skillet and heat over medium heat for 2-3 minutes.
  3. Place trout skin-side up in the skillet, cooking undisturbed for 3-5 minutes.
  4. Flip the trout to cook skin side down for an additional 2-4 minutes.
  5. Remove from heat and cover for 5-10 minutes to let it rest.
  6. Transfer trout to a serving plate, separating from the skin.
  7. In the same skillet, add garlic, lemon juice, and white wine and cook for 1 minute.
  8. Remove from heat and stir in butter and parsley until melted.
  9. Return the trout to the skillet, spooning the sauce over it before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 23gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 450mgVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve with steamed vegetables or a light salad for a complete meal.

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