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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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.
Keywords: trout recipes, fish in foil, steelhead trout recipes
Eric, Andalucia
Since my stroke earlier this year, I am on a strict Pescatarian diet. Getting a little tired of salmon I came across your Trout recipe. I followed this to the T, although I did spend 5 minutes pin-boning. What an excellent result, so pleased I tried it. Such a different taste to salmon. Had it with a small salad with beetroot, cherry tomatoes and sprinkled with a few seeds.
Thank you very much.
Yes indeed, what an Awesome recipe. Thanks for sharing I had all the ingredients because we’re on the health kick and I’m always looking for recipe for salmon, chicken and fish.
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Awesome! I’m a college student so salmon is usually out of my budget but it was on sale at the store today so I was able to get 2lbs which will last me at least 4 meals. Because it’s such a rare treat for me, I wanted to make sure that it came out perfect, and was this recipe perfect. I used the bottled lemon juice and no parsley but otherwise stuck to the recipe (though I did double the butter and garlic since my fish was bigger). 17 minutes in the oven and I got the most succulent, perfectly cooked salmon I have ever had. The only thing I think could have been better would be to add more lemon juice, but it’s easy enough to just splash some more on before eating.
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simple and great, thanks for this
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I omitted the garlic and used Durkee’s citrus grill seasoning. Serve over sautéed spinach for a perfect fish entree.
Friends and family request this simple recipe when invited for dinner.
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Love this recipe my family loves it!! Thank you letting us enjoy your recipe!!
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Your recipes are so easy to follow. They are so delicious . Just can’t wait to get into the Kitchen again. Thanks my brother..
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Thanks bro – I appreciate it
This was amazing! I made it last night for the family and they ate it right up!
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Fantastic! Love one “pot” meals and that’s exactly what I turned this recipe into. 1st time I put a thin layer of onion on the foil, covered that with fresh spinach, & thinly sliced potatoes. Seasoned each layer lightly with salt, pepper and dill then followed the rest of the recipe Husband couldn’t rave about it enough. 2nd time layer of onions, zucchini and precooked rice, seasoning the same and again followed the recipe. This is definitely a favorite recipe.
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I really enjoyed this recipe. It was simple and easy to follow and execute. It tasted delicious! The only issue I had was when it was time for the last 5-ish minutes for broiling–what temperature should it be at? Thanks!! Will be trying out more of your recipes due to how delicious this one was!
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