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This baked steelhead trout recipe is an easy dinner option and a great alternative to salmon! Loaded with fresh Parmesan cheese, fresh parsley, lemon and garlic, it is sure to become one of your favorite baked fish recipes!

Parmesan Baked Steelhead Trout Recipe

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 -6
Author Emilie at FindingZest.com

Ingredients

  • 2 lb steelhead trout filet
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 to 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 lemon half sliced, half juiced
  • 3 tablespoons fresh shredded Parmesan cheese
  • sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  2. Place filet skin side down on baking sheet.
  3. In small bowl, stir together olive oil, parsley, garlic and juice from 1/2 of the lemon.
  4. Pour oil mixture over fish gently rub to coat.
  5. Sprinkle with sea salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Top with Parmesan cheese and sliced lemon.
  7. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until fish is flaky.
  8. Optional: Broil for 1 to 2 minutes at the end of cooking to slightly brown filet.
  9. Serve immediately.