Trout in the oven

4 servings

40 minutes

Baked trout is a delightful dish of Pan-Asian cuisine that combines the tenderness of fish with the aromas of Eastern spices. Ginger, garlic, and Sichuan pepper add zest, while soy sauce and brown sugar create a balance of sweetness and saltiness. Baked at low temperatures, the trout retains its juiciness as the marinade penetrates its texture, revealing a full palette of flavors. Served on a fluffy bed of basmati rice highlights the dish's sophistication, while toasted sesame and fresh green onions add a crunchy texture. This is not just dinner but a gastronomic journey that blends tradition and modernity. The trout is especially good with a slice of lime that refreshes the aftertaste. An ideal choice for those who appreciate exquisite taste and harmony of ingredients.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 652.8
• Proteins: 57.7g
• Fats: 11.1g
• Carbohydrates: 78.4g

Ingredients

• Trout fillet: 1 kg
• Garlic: 2 clove
• Ginger: 15 g
• Soy sauce: 100 ml
• Sesame oil: 15 ml
• Brown sugar: 3 tbsp
• Sichuan pepper: 0.3 tsp
• Chili pepper flakes: to taste
• Basmati rice: 330 g
• Sesame seeds: 1 tbsp
• Lime: 1 pc
• Green onions: to taste
• Salt: to taste
• Ground black pepper: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Prepare all the ingredients.

2. Clean and chop the ginger coarsely.

   Required ingredients:

   • Ginger: 15 g

3. Blend chopped ginger, peeled garlic, sesame oil, soy sauce, brown sugar, Sichuan pepper, chili flakes, salt, and freshly ground black pepper.

   Required ingredients:

   • Ginger: 15 g
   • Garlic: 2 cloves
   • Sesame oil: 15 ml
   • Soy sauce: 100 ml
   • Brown sugar: 3 tablespoons
   • Sichuan pepper: 0.3 teaspoon
   • Chili pepper flakes:  to taste
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste

4. Place the trout fillet on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

   Required ingredients:

   • Trout fillet: 1 kg

5. Coat the trout fillet with the marinade on all sides and let it marinate for an hour.

   Required ingredients:

   • Soy sauce: 100 ml
   • Sesame oil: 15 ml
   • Brown sugar: 3 tablespoons
   • Sichuan pepper: 0.3 teaspoon
   • Chili pepper flakes:  to taste
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste

6. Bake the trout in a preheated oven at 100 degrees for 30 minutes. In the middle of the process, brush the trout with sauce from the pan.

   Required ingredients:

   • Soy sauce: 100 ml
   • Sesame oil: 15 ml
   • Brown sugar: 3 tablespoons
   • Sichuan pepper: 0.3 teaspoon
   • Chili pepper flakes:  to taste
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste

7. Rinse the rice under running water until the water is clear. Cook the rice according to the package instructions.

   Required ingredients:

   • Basmati rice: 330 g

8. Toast the sesame in a dry pan until golden brown.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sesame seeds: 1 tablespoon

9. Place the cooked trout on a bed of rice.

10. Serve immediately, garnished with green onions, toasted sesame seeds, and lime.

    Required ingredients:

    • Green onions:  to taste
    • Sesame seeds: 1 tablespoon
    • Lime: 1 piece