One-Tray Baked Trout Garlic (Printable)

Tender trout baked with garlic, herbs, and seasonal vegetables for an easy, flavorful meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fish and Main

01 - 4 trout fillets, skin-on, pin bones removed, approximately 5.3–6.3 oz each

→ Vegetables

02 - 14 oz baby potatoes, halved
03 - 7 oz cherry tomatoes, halved
04 - 1 red onion, sliced into wedges
05 - 1 lemon, sliced

→ Aromatics & Herbs

06 - 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
07 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
08 - 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
09 - 2 tbsp fresh chives, chopped

→ Seasoning & Oil

10 - 3 tbsp olive oil
11 - 1 tsp sea salt
12 - ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
13 - ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a large baking tray with parchment paper.
02 - Arrange halved baby potatoes and onion wedges on the tray. Drizzle with 1½ tablespoons olive oil, season with half the sea salt and black pepper, then toss to coat evenly. Roast for 10 minutes.
03 - Remove tray from oven. Add cherry tomatoes, lemon slices, and thinly sliced garlic. Gently toss to combine.
04 - Lay trout fillets skin-side down over the vegetables. Drizzle with remaining olive oil, sprinkle with remaining sea salt and black pepper, and optionally scatter crushed red pepper flakes.
05 - Scatter chopped parsley, dill, and chives evenly over trout and vegetables.
06 - Return the tray to the oven and bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until the trout is opaque and flakes easily, and vegetables are tender.
07 - Serve immediately, optionally garnished with additional fresh herbs and a squeeze of lemon.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Everything cooks on one tray, so youre free to relax instead of juggling pans and timers.
  • The fish stays incredibly moist while the vegetables caramelize around it, soaking up all those garlicky, herby juices.
  • It looks impressive enough for company but forgiving enough for a weeknight when youre too tired to think.
02 -
  • Giving the potatoes a 10-minute head start is non-negotiable; otherwise theyll still be hard when the fish is done.
  • Dont crowd the tray or the vegetables will steam instead of roast; use two trays if you need to double the recipe.
  • Check the trout at 10 minutes; ovens vary, and a minute too long can turn it dry.
03 -
  • Pat the trout fillets dry with paper towels before seasoning; moisture on the skin prevents it from crisping.
  • Use a wide spatula to lift the fillets so they dont break apart; slide it under the skin and the fish will come away cleanly.
  • Taste a potato before adding the fish; if its still firm, give it a few more minutes so everything finishes together.
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