Butter Broiled Trout
Ingredients
2 trout fillets (about 6-8 oz each)
4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
½ tsp paprika (optional, for color)
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
Preheat the broiler – Set your oven to broil and position the rack about 6 inches from the heat source.
Prepare the butter mixture – In a small bowl, mix melted butter, garlic, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and paprika.
Arrange the trout – Place the fillets skin-side down on a greased baking sheet or broiler pan.
Brush with butter – Generously coat the fillets with the butter mixture.
Broil – Place the trout under the broiler and cook for 4-6 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
Garnish & serve – Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
This dish pairs beautifully with roasted vegetables or a light salad