Chili Lime Baked Trout
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Chili Lime Baked Trout
Description
This recipe for Chili Lime Baked Trout involves preparing a simple marinade by combining lime zest, lime juice, honey, olive oil, chili powder, and kosher salt. The marinade is brushed generously over steelhead trout fillets. The trout is baked at 375°F (190°C) on a parchment-lined sheet until it flakes easily with a fork, which takes about 16 to 18 minutes.
During baking, the glaze caramelizes slightly, balancing mild heat from the chili powder with citrus brightness and a hint of sweetness from honey. The fish retains moisture due to gentle baking and the protective coating of the marinade. Once cooked, the trout is optionally garnished with fresh parsley and additional lime slices, enhancing both the aroma and presentation.
This dish makes a light yet flavorful main course, suitable for serving with vegetables or a light grain. The method emphasizes simple ingredients and straightforward preparation without complicated steps or long cooking times.
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ pound Steelhead trout
- 1 lime zested + 1 teaspoon of juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- lime lime wedges for squeezing on top; freshly chopped parsley; optional additional
- parsley lime wedges for squeezing on top; freshly chopped parsley; optional additional
Instructions
- Make the chili lime mix. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a small bowl, stir together the lime zest, lime juice, honey, oil, chili powder, and salt.
- Bake the trout. Brush the spice mix on top of the trout. Bake for 16 to 18 minutes, or until the trout flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish. If you'd like, add a sprinkle of parsley and additional lime slices for garnish before serving
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 241 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 241kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 82mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 373mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 541mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 237IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 69mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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