Trucha salmonada al limón y mantequilla de ajo

Ingredientes

• 1 large lemon
• 1.5-2 lb. Steelhead Fillet
• 4 Tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
• 3 cloves garlic, minced (use 4 cloves if they're on the smaller side)
• 1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes
• 1 tsp. Kosher Salt
• Fresh ground black pepper to taste (I use about 1/2 tsp)
• 1/4 cup fresh chopped parsley, for garnish (optional)

Preparación

1. 1

   Heat oven to 375 degrees F.

2. 2

   Cut the lemon in half. Juice one half and reserve the juice for adding to your sauce. Cut the remaining half into 4-5 thin lemon slices and set aside.

3. 3

   Melt butter in a small skillet over medium heat.

4. 4

   Add garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper to melted butter and sauté, stirring frequently, for about one minute until garlic is fragrant and slightly soft.

5. 5

   Remove skillet from heat. Stir in reserved lemon juice and set aside.

6. 6

   Lightly oil a large sheet pan. Place steelhead fillet on pan.

7. 7

   Pour butter mixture over steelhead fillet. Use a pastry brush, the back of a spoon, or your hands to lightly rub the butter mixture into the fish.

8. 8

   Lay reserved lemon slices across the surface of the steelhead. You're ready to bake!

9. 9

   Bake: steelhead at 375 degrees F for 20-25 minutes until cooked through. When it's cooked, the steelhead will have slightly lightened in color and will be easily flaked with a fork.

10. 10

    Top cooked steelhead with fresh chopped parsley. Serve immediately.