Walnut Crusted Salmon (Fjord) Trout (Truite saumonée), baked in the oven. Delicious, easy dinner recipe, ready in about 30 minutes. With rich walnut dill crust and fresh lemon feel, this baked trout recipe is a keeper.
Let’s make fish in the oven for dinner, let it be quick, delicious and easy. Yup, that’s what we are making today – a favorite recipe with the perfect crunchy top and fresh herb flavor. If you are a fan of fish, definitely check out my recipes for Baked Lemon Mustard Steelhead Trout (VIDEO) or Baked Cod Fillets with Oranges and Ginger.
FUN FACTS: What is salmon trout? – some call it Fjord Trout, others steelhead trout or even rainbow trout. Salmon trout belongs to trout species with salmon-like appearance and/or migratory habits. In Norway, they sometimes refer to it as Fjord trout or sea trout (in the UK). Salmon trout has bright, red flesh, but is less oily than salmon. With it’s mild fish flavor and rich texture, this fish variety is perfect for baking, grilling or cooking on the stove top.
Ingredients and Substitutions
- Salmon trout fillets (Fjord Trout) -or rainbow trout. Even steelhead trout works here.
- Walnuts, chopped – or hazelnuts
- Fresh dill, minced – for best taste always use fresh herbs, or high quality dried herbs
- Olive oil – extra virgin
- Large lemon, juice needed
- Lemon peel from 1/2 lemon, organic
- Pinch of sea salt
How to cook walnut crusted salmon trout?
1st: Prepare the fillets, place into baking dish, skin down. Then, sprinkle with some lemon juice.
2nd: In a small bowl combine lemon juice, lemon peel, olive oil, fresh dill and chopped walnuts. Mix well. Coat the fillets (with hands/kitchen brush), sprinkle with salt and cover with baking foil. Bake as directed in recipe.
What to serve with Salmon Trout?
Always a good idea to serve salmon alongside a vegetable side, soup or a salad:
Walnut Crusted Salmon Trout (Truite saumonée)
Ingredients
Instructions
- Cut salmon trout (Fjord Trout) fillets into smaller pieces and place onto baking dish. Squeeze 1/2 of lemon juice all over it. Set aside.
- Next, in a small bowl combine the rest of the lemon juice, olive oil, chopped walnuts, fresh dill, lemon peel and sea salt.
- With brush (or hands) coat the fillets tops with the mixture. Cover with aluminum foil and bake (180C/360F) in preheated oven for 20 minutes.
- Next, remove the foil and bake with ventilation (hot air) for the next 10-15 minutes (until crust becomes golden). Serve immediately.
Notes
Nutrition
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Easy and quick dinner recipe.
What temp to cook at?
I recommend 180C/360F.