Oven Roasted Trout with Lemon Dill Stuffing

This oven-roasted trout recipe is a delightful dish that combines the succulent flavors of fresh trout with a zesty stuffing made from lemon and dill. The trout is seasoned with herbs and spices, then stuffed with a mixture of lemon zest, dill, breadcrumbs, and butter. Roasting the trout in the oven at a high temperature ensures a crispy skin and moist, flaky flesh. Serve this dish with a side of steamed vegetables or a salad for a truly satisfying and healthy meal.

Ingredients

• 2 fresh trout, gutted and cleaned
• 1 lemon, zested and juiced
• 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 4 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
2. In a small bowl, combine the lemon zest, dill, breadcrumbs, melted butter, salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper. Mix well to form a stuffing mixture.
3. Place the cleaned trout on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
4. Divide the stuffing mixture evenly between the two trout, stuffing it into the cavity of each fish.
5. Drizzle the lemon juice over the trout and sprinkle with additional salt and pepper if desired.
6. Fold the trout over the stuffing, enclosing it completely, and secure the sides with toothpicks if necessary.
7. Place the trout in the preheated oven and roast for 15-20 minutes, or until the flesh is opaque and easily flakes with a fork.
8. Remove the trout from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before serving. Discard the toothpicks.
9. Serve the oven-roasted trout with lemon dill stuffing hot, garnished with fresh dill sprigs and lemon slices.

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