Trout with Lime Thyme

Brighten up your dinner table with this flavor-packed Trout with Lime Thyme recipe, a delightful combination of zesty lime, fragrant thyme, and perfectly pan-seared trout fillets. With crispy, buttery skin and tender, flaky flesh, this dish brings gourmet flavors to your home kitchen in just 25 minutes. The secret lies in the herb-infused lime marinade, featuring fresh lime juice, minced garlic, and thyme leaves, which beautifully enhance the natural sweetness of the fish. Garnished with lime slices and thyme sprigs for an elegant touch, this recipe is as visually stunning as it is delicious. Perfect for weeknight meals or special occasions, serve this lime thyme trout alongside roasted vegetables or a refreshing salad for a fresh and healthy culinary experience.

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces trout fillets (skin-on)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lime juice (freshly squeezed)
• 1 teaspoon lime zest
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 4 pieces lime slices
• 4 sprigs fresh thyme sprigs (for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the trout fillets under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels. Make sure the skin is dry for optimal crispiness during cooking.

Step 2

In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, lime juice, lime zest, fresh thyme leaves, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.

Step 3

Brush the herb and lime mixture generously over both sides of each trout fillet.

Step 4

Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the unsalted butter. Allow the butter to melt and start bubbling slightly.

Step 5

Place the trout fillets in the skillet, skin side down. Cook for 4–5 minutes, pressing lightly with a spatula to ensure even contact with the pan for crispy skin.

Step 6

Flip the fillets carefully and cook the other side for an additional 3–4 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.

Step 7

Remove the trout fillets from the skillet and transfer them to a serving plate. Let them rest for a minute.

Step 8

Garnish the cooked trout fillets with lime slices and fresh thyme sprigs.

Step 9

Serve immediately with your favorite sides, such as roasted vegetables or a light salad, for a complete meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	506.6 grams (506.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1072

Total Fat 78.10g	100%
Saturated Fat 24.40g	122%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 302mg	101%
Sodium 2568mg	112%
Total Carbohydrate 6.40g	2%
Dietary Fiber 1.00g	4%
Total Sugars 0.80g
Protein 82.90g	166%

Vitamin D 2540IU	12700%
Calcium 117mg	9%
Iron 4mg	21%
Potassium 1604mg	34%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 66.3%

Protein: 31.3%

Carbs: 2.4%