Delicate trout roasted whole, seasoned with lemon and herbs and served with potatoes tossed in an aromatic herb butter. A light main course of roasted fish.
- Category
- main course
- Portion
- 350 g
- Yield
- 10 servings
- Nature (TCM)
- neutral
TCM: A light fish with herbs and lemon – a balanced, light meal.
Ingredients
Fish – 10 servings
- Whole rainbow trout, head removed – 10 (about 350–400 g each, ~200 g portion after roasting)
- Lemons – 3
- Garlic – 6 cloves
- Fresh thyme – 1 handful
- Fresh rosemary – 1 small handful
- Olive oil – 80 ml
- Salt – 25 g
- Black pepper – 5 g
Potatoes in herb butter – 10 servings
- Waxy potatoes – 2 kg (~1.5 kg after cooking)
- Butter – 200 g
- Fresh parsley leaves – 1 large handful
- Dill – 1 small handful (optional)
- Salt – 20 g
- Black pepper – 5 g
Method
Preparing the fish
- Wash and dry the trout and remove the heads, if they weren't bought already prepared.
- Place a slice of lemon, a piece of garlic and a sprig of thyme or rosemary in the belly cavity.
- Brush the outside with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Arrange on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and roast at 190 °C for 22–25 minutes, depending on size. The flesh should be tender and come away easily from the bones.
Preparing the potatoes
- Peel the potatoes, cut them into larger pieces and cook in salted water until tender.
- Meanwhile, melt the butter and mix it with the chopped parsley and dill.
- Drain the cooked potatoes and toss them with the herb butter. Season with salt and pepper.
Serving
Place the roasted trout (~200 g) on the plate and add a portion of potatoes (~150 g). You can garnish with fresh herbs or a slice of lemon.
Key ingredients
- Garlic
- Antibacterial and antiviral; supports immunity and the circulatory system.
- Butter
- Milk fat; carries flavour and rounds things off.
- Potatoes
- Complex carbohydrates, potassium and vitamin C; a filling side.
- Trout
- Freshwater fish with omega-3 and vitamin D.
Why it’s good for the body
- Trout is rich in omega-3 fatty acids and easily digestible, quality protein.
- Potatoes provide potassium, vitamin B6 and energy in the form of complex carbohydrates.
- Herbs bring antioxidants and natural freshness.
Traditional and functional notes on the ingredients — not medical claims.
Notes
- The dish is naturally gluten-free and makes a balanced, light portion for everyday eating.