This recipe combines tender baked trout fillets with roasted butternut squash, topped with a zesty fresh salsa. It's a perfect dish for a cozy night in or a special dinner with friends and family. The flavors of the squash, trout, and salsa come together beautifully to create a memorable and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 2 trout fillets
- 1 small butternut squash, peeled and cubed
- 1 red onion, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 lime, juiced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- In a baking dish, toss the butternut squash with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast for 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, season the trout fillets with salt and pepper and place them in another baking dish.
- After the squash has cooked for 20 minutes, add the trout fillets to the oven and bake for another 15-20 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through.
- In a bowl, combine the red onion, red bell pepper, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper to make the salsa.
- Serve the baked trout and butternut squash topped with the fresh salsa.
- Enjoy!
Interesting Facts
Butternut squash is a great source of vitamins A and C.
Trout is a low-calorie but protein-rich fish option.
Fresh salsa adds a burst of flavor and freshness to this dish.