Steamed trout with lemon
Tender and juicy steamed trout infused with vibrant citrus notes and fresh herbs. It makes a perfect light dinner for health-conscious food lovers. For the best result, stuff the fish cavity with fresh tarragon and thin lemon slices before steaming.
Ingredients
- Lemon1 piece
- Olive Oil1 tbsp
- Fresh tarragon½ bunches
- Garlic2 cloves
- Salt½ tsp
- Black Pepper¼ tsp
Instructions
4 steps- 1
Wash the trout thoroughly under cold running water, pat dry with paper towels, and make a few shallow diagonal slashes on both sides.
5 min
- 2
Season the fish inside and out with salt, pepper, and olive oil. Stuff the cavity with thin lemon slices, sliced garlic, and fresh tarragon sprigs.
5 min
- 3
Bring water to a boil in the steamer, place the fish on the steaming rack, cover tightly, and steam for 18 to 20 minutes until the flesh flakes easily.
20 min
100°C
- 4
Carefully transfer the steamed trout onto a serving platter, drizzle with fresh lemon juice, and serve hot.
3 min
Nutrition
1 serving ≈ 362 g
Nutrition values are estimates. - means data is unavailable.
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