Baked Steelhead Trout
If you find yourself at Aldi, you must pick up a package of their steelhead trout. It’s delicious, topped with lemon and capers, and baked in the oven. I served it with an arugula salad, but roasted asparagus or sauteed string beans would also be great! Steelhead trout is similar in taste, color, and texture to salmon, and you can use salmon instead if that’s all you can find. Keep reading to see how to make this healthy steelhead trout recipe.
Steelhead Trout Ingredients
Steelhead Trout: I found my steelhead trout filets at Aldi, but you should be able to find it at other supermarkets or a seafood market. Olive Oil: Spread olive oil on the fish so the seasoning sticks. Salt and Black Pepper: I keep it simple and season the trout with salt and pepper. Aromatics: Mince 3 garlic cloves and chop chives or shallots. Capers: Smash the capers to release their briny, tangy flavor. Lemon: Zest half of a lemon and slice the other half into 4 pieces for a bright citrus taste. I also like to serve the trout with lemon wedges and squeeze the juice over the fish.
How to Cook Steelhead Trout
Variations
Fish: Substitute salmon for trout. Onions: If you don’t have chives or shallots, use the green parts of scallions. Herbs: Add chopped fresh herbs, like basil, tarragon, or dill.
What to Serve with Baked Steelhead Trout
Steelhead trout is an easy protein that would go well with many side dishes. My cousin was telling me about the Steelhead Trout she buys at Aldi’s that tastes just like salmon, at a great price. So I quickly picked some up and made this fish for lunch! I love lemons and capers with fish, so this was a big hit.
Delicious and Flavorful: Simple ingredients, like lemon, capers, and shallot, transform steelhead trout into a flavor-packed meal. Healthy: Steelhead trout is a high-protein fish full of omega-3 fatty acids. Anti-Inflammatory: Made with ingredients foods that reduce inflammation like fish, olive oil and lemon. Easy: This dish looks impressive but is quite simple to prepare. It’s perfect for weeknight dinners and special occasions. Great for many dietary restrictions: Mediterranean Diet friendly, Passover-friendly, Whole30, Anti-inflammatory, Gluten-free and Dairy-free.
Vegetables: Wilted Spinach, Roasted Mushrooms, Garlic Broccolini Starches: This goes great with Smashed Potatoes, baked potato, or a simple grain like Quinoa Salads: This spring Pea Salad, or this easy arugula salad or Hearts of Palm Salad, or a fancier Burrata Caprese Salad
Storage
Steelhead trout will last for up to 3 days in the refrigerator. You can reheat it in the microwave or eat it cold.
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