Broiled Trout with Brown-Butter Lemon and Parsley
Broiled Trout with Brown-Butter Lemon and Parsley features tender, delicate fish enriched by nutty browned butter and a bright hit of lemon. Fresh parsley adds a clean herbal finish that balances the richness, making it a lovely option for a quick weeknight dinner or a simple yet elegant weekend meal.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Broiled Trout with Brown-Butter Lemon and Parsley, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 51 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 10
- Heart Health
- 62
- Metabolic
- 11
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 48
- Performance
- 31
- General Wellness
- 1
Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat until it smells toasted and turns golden brown, about 1 minute, then turn off the heat.
- 2
Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place the trout on the foil and open them so the skin sides face down. Drizzle each trout with about 1/2 teaspoon of the melted butter and season generously with salt and black pepper.
- 3
Position an oven rack 5 to 6 inches below the heat source and preheat the broiler on high.
- 4
Broil the trout until opaque and just barely firm to the touch, 2 to 3 minutes, then remove from the oven.
- 5
Return the pan with the remaining melted butter to high heat and stir in the lemon juice and parsley. Bring the butter sauce to a boil and whisk to combine.
- 6
Serve the trout on plates and drizzle with the butter sauce.
- Calories 564.04 kcal High 28%
- Protein 48.81 g Good Source 98%
- Carbohydrate 1.26 g 0%
- Total Fat 41.4 g High 53%
- Saturated Fat 20.22 g High 101%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 223.71 mg High 75%
- Sodium 2034.5 mg High 88%
- Dietary Fiber 0.19 g Low Source 1%
- Total Sugars 0.27 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 111.75 mg Low Source 9%
- Iron 1.72 mg Low Source 10%
- Potassium 1094.23 mg Good Source 23%
- Vitamin A 18.66 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 5.91 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Fish 🐟
- Milk 🥛
About This Recipe
Broiled Trout with Brown Butter Lemon and Parsley is made with 5 ingredients and serves 2. It takes about 25 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Butter, Fresh Parsley, Lemon Juice, and Salt & Pepper. Each serving provides about 564.04 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Broiled Trout with Brown-Butter Lemon and Parsley made of?
- The main ingredients are Butter, Fresh Parsley, Lemon Juice, Salt & Pepper, Smoked Trout. The full list of 5 is above.
- How long does it take to make Broiled Trout with Brown-Butter Lemon and Parsley?
- About 25 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 564.04 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Broiled Trout with Brown-Butter Lemon and Parsley easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 5 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Broiled Trout with Brown-Butter Lemon and Parsley healthy?
- Broiled Trout with Brown-Butter Lemon and Parsley has an easyChef Pro health score of 34/100. Per serving, it provides 564.04 calories and 48.81 g of protein, or 98% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of potassium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 2034.5 mg (88% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 20.22 g (101% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Fish and Milk, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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