Baked Trout with Corn, Tomatoes, and Fennel Recipe
This delightful baked trout recipe features tender fish filets topped with a vibrant medley of fresh fennel, cherry tomatoes, and sweet corn kernels. Lightly drizzled with olive oil and seasoned to perfection, the dish is baked to flaky goodness and garnished with fresh parsley, offering a healthy, flavorful meal perfect for seafood lovers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Fish and Toppings
- 4 filets of fish, such as trout or snapper
- 1 bulb of fennel, sliced thin
- 8 ounces cherry tomatoes, cut in half
- 1 cob of corn, kernels shaved off (or 1 cup frozen corn)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for baking the fish.
- Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a sheet pan with parchment paper and arrange the fish filets skin-side down on the paper. Drizzle each filet with just under 1 teaspoon of extra virgin olive oil and season with kosher salt and black pepper.
- Mix Toppings: In a medium bowl, combine the thinly sliced fennel, halved cherry tomatoes, and fresh or frozen corn kernels. Toss them with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Top the Fish: Evenly scatter the fennel, tomato, and corn mixture over the top of each fish filet on the baking sheet.
- Bake the Fish: Place the sheet pan in the preheated oven and bake for about 12 to 15 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily when tested with a fork.
- Serve: Carefully transfer a baked fish filet with its vegetable topping to a plate. Sprinkle generously with chopped fresh parsley and serve while warm for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- If you don’t have fresh corn, frozen corn kernels work perfectly as a substitute.
- For a different flavor profile, try substituting parsley with fresh dill or basil.
- Make sure not to overcook the fish to preserve its moisture and tenderness.
- You can use other firm white fish like snapper, cod, or sea bass if trout is unavailable.
