From start to finish, garlic butter steelhead trout (or salmon), cooked in foil is the easiest trout recipe in the world. I’ve most likely claimed this before on this blog, but I swear this is really the one.
Patty and I picked up some steelhead trout at the grocery store for something a little different. Steelhead trout is very similar to salmon in appearance, however steelhead trout tends to be a little stronger in flavor. Not to be confused with rainbow trout, which tends to be lighter and color and milder in flavor in my experience.
We weren’t planning anything special for dinner on this random Tuesday night. This recipe was actually a last-minute, on the spot, no measure, “wing it” masterpiece. I decided to make this in aluminum foil because I wasn’t really in the mood for cooking or cleaning.
We’ve made salmon in aluminum foil in the past, but never trout. I had lemon, butter, and garlic in the fridge—an easy winning combo that yields a juicy, buttery finish, you won’t get with a baking sheet or pan searing.
Watch How to Cook Steelhead Trout in Foil
I think the ingredients speak for themselves. Can ingredients speak? The lemon will give your trout a perfect zesty fresh finish, while the butter and garlic will do exactly what butter and garlic always do. Create awesomeness out of nothing.
How to Cook Fish in Foil
The cook-in-foil method is incredibly easy because there is minimal cleanup. I’m talking done-in-25-minutes easy. Drizzle trout or fish of your choice with lemon, melted butter, fresh minced garlic, fresh herbs, and season with salt and pepper. Seal in an aluminum foil packet and bake for 15-17 minutes.
This foil method will work for just about any fish and any topping. I’ve done it with cod, haddock, salmon, and of course trout.
But most of all, my favorite part is the cleanup—roll up the foil, place in trash, grab yourself a beer because you just successfully threw your dishes away for the evening. That’s always a win in my book, gourmet taste without the gourmet effort (or cleanup).
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Garlic Butter Steelhead Trout in Foil Recipe
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Total Time: 30 mins
- Yield: 2 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Cuisine: American
Description
Simple steelhead trout recipe baked in foil with garlic, lemon, butter, and fresh herbs.
Ingredients
- 1 pound steelhead trout filet, skin removed
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 a lemon, juice squeezed
- 1–2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon parsley, minced (optional)
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375° F.
- Spray a sheet of aluminum foil with cooking spray and place the trout filet in the center. Fold up all 4 sides of the foil. Season trout with salt and pepper and then squeeze juice from half a lemon over the fish until covered.
- Melt butter in microwave safe bowl, stir in fresh minced garlic, and drizzle over the trout until evenly coated. Top with fresh minced parsley.
- Fold the sides of the foil over the trout, covering completely, and seal into a closed packet. Place directly on oven rack and bake until cooked through, about 15-20 minutes.
- Optional step: Open the foil exposing the top of the trout and broil for the last 4-5 minutes, for a browned top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 357
- Sugar: 0.4g
- Sodium: 79mg
- Fat: 17.2g
- Saturated Fat: 3.7g
- Carbohydrates: 1.9g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 45.7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: trout recipes, fish in foil, steelhead trout recipes
Simplest, tastiest, easiest, healthy recipe I’ve come across in a long while. Definitely recommend broiling the trout at the end for a little added crispiness.
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love this recipe I made this trout with fettuccine alfredo and it was amazing.
Oh very interesting love the idea – thanks Rachael
Loved this recipe!
Easy to make….I used a glass baking dish to make this…and used Garlic butter and dressed it a bit with roasted garlic chips….Still it tasted really good…very easy to follow…If you are from SouthAsia … you might want to go a bit heavy on black pepper and add red chilly flakes…
Thank you for this!
This is amazing! Quick and easy instruction which I followed to a T with the exception of broiling. My family and quests thoroughly enjoyed it and I will be definitely be making this again.
Thanks Heather!
Making this tonight upon request with trying steelhead for the first time!
Definitely looking forward to it, as well as checking out your other simple and yummy recipes!
Thanks for the recipe Shawn, I used Rosemary instead of parsley, the trout was tender and tasty
Thanks again for sharing
Can’t wait to try this recipe see so many good reviews about it
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Can’t wait to try this recipe see so many good reviews about it
Every Tuesday I cook dinner for my family of 13, husband, 4 kids, 3 in-laws, 3 grandkids and 2 nephews. I’m always looking for simple, easy to clean up, recipe. My sis and I went fishing yesterday and caught our limit. I’ll be trying this out tonight. I hope its just as good on fresh lake trout. Wish me luck:)
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I am very hesitant about cooking fish. Tried this recipe and it was DELICIOUS!