Basque Style Trout With Herbs Recipe

Experience the rich flavors of Basque Country with this simplified yet authentic trout recipe! Inspired by Darcy Williamson's "Basque Cooking and Lore," this dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. Infused with aromatic herbs and a touch of Basque flair, this recipe is easy to follow and delivers restaurant-quality results. Learn the secrets of this culinary tradition and impress your family and friends with this delicious and healthy trout dish.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 169.9 kcal
Protein 0g
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Ingredients for Basque Style Trout With Herbs

  • 2 (6 ounce) trout fillets
  • dry red wine
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • onion
  • fresh mint
  • dried rosemary
  • dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
  • 1 lemon wedge (optional)

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How to Make Basque Style Trout With Herbs

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Place trout fillets in a single layer in an oven-safe dish.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, minced garlic (2 cloves), dry white wine (1/4 cup), chopped fresh parsley (1/4 cup), chopped fresh thyme (1 tablespoon), salt (1 teaspoon), and black pepper (1/2 teaspoon).
  4. Pour the herb mixture evenly over the trout fillets. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours in the refrigerator for enhanced flavor.
  5. Gently flip the trout fillets and marinate for an additional 15 minutes.
  6. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
  7. Serve immediately. Garnish with extra fresh parsley and a lemon wedge (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

12 g

Sugar

5g

Fat

9g

Carbs

1g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Basque Style Trout With Herbs?

Basque Style Trout With Herbs takes about 60 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 40 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Basque Style Trout With Herbs?

Basque Style Trout With Herbs has approximately 169.9 calories per serving, with about 0 g protein, 1 g carbohydrates and 20 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Basque Style Trout With Herbs?

The key ingredients for Basque Style Trout With Herbs are Trout, Dry Red Wine, Olive Oil, Onion, Of Fresh Mint, Dried Rosemary. See the full list with measurements above.

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