Sea trout fishing down south was poor this year compared to last year, although we did manage to bring home some beautiful sea trout, flounder and whiting fillets.
Early bird gets the sea trout
Most days we got up at 5 am, hurried through breakfast and were at the Gulf shore with the live shrimp bait ready to catch some fish.
Why did we have to get up so early?
Well, you see, parking was at a premium so it was the early fisherman that got the good parking spots. It wasn't just the fisherman who took up the parking spaces. No! It was the dedicated shark teeth hunters who came by the dozens looking to find those little black shark teeth.
There were days, even weeks at a time when my Honey didn't have a nibble. Not even a tiny one.
He didn't give up. Defeat is not in his vocabulary.
It takes persistence
Finally, the day came when he got that huge tug. He knew what that meant. He had something on the line.
It was a sea trout! The very one we're fixing for dinner. He put up quite a fight before my Hubby could reel him in. Mr. Sea Trout measured 21 inches and weighed around 3 to 4 pounds.
Fresh sea trout freezes beautifully
Every time my Honey cleans his catch we freeze the fillets in quart size Zip-Lock bags with water. It really helps to preserve the fish and prevents the fillets from getting freezer burned. We do this even when we purchase
It really helps to preserve the fish and prevents the fillets from getting freezer burned. We do this even when we purchase seafood from the grocery store. The quart-size bags are perfect meal- size portions.
When we're ready for a fish meal, we thaw one of the Zip-Lock bags in the refrigerator.
When we're ready for a fish meal, we thaw one of the Zip-Lock bags in the refrigerator.
Sea trout deserves a special recipe
Spicy Baked Sea Trout in Lemon Butter Sauce is the recipe we decide on for beautiful fillets.
Before we're ready to bake the fillets, we feel through the flesh to make sure that there aren't any small bones still remaining.
We pat the fillets with paper towels to absorb some of the moisture. Now we are ready to proceed with the recipe.
This recipe is very easy and works well with any firm fleshed fish such as flounder, whiting, sole, sea bass or tilapia.
The ingredients are basic: fresh lemon juice, unsalted butter, onion, salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, paprika, and capers are optional.
We serve our Spicy Baked Sea Trout in Lemon Butter Sauce with Herbed Lemon and Spinach Quinoa -- that will be the next post.
Tutti a tavola è pronto!
Alla prossima.
📖 Recipe
Spicy Baked Sea Trout with Lemon Sauce
Ingredients
- 2 pounds of sea trout fillets or other firm fleshed fish
- 2 Tablespoons minced onion
- ¼ cup stick unsalted butter melted
- 2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- dash black pepper
- 1 Tablespoon capers rinsed (optional)
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350 F.
- Butter a glass casserole -large enough so that the fillets aren't crowded.
- Lay the fillets in a single layer in the glass casserole.
- Whisk the melted butter, lemon juice, minced onion, salt, paprika, red pepper flakes, black pepper until well blended. (Also add the capers if you wish.) Pour the sauce evenly over the fillets.
- Bake in the heated oven for 20 to 25 minutes. The fillets will be firm but still moist.
- Serve immediately and spoon some additional sauce over the fillets.
Notes
- We served our fish with herbed lemon and spinach quinoa.
Nutrition
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MJ
been making this recipe since 2017 when i was 16 and now its a staple at 23. this is my absolute favorite, and the only tweak i make is i double the sauce bc i love the spice and it just has so much flavor. 10/10 i cannot stop making this to this day 😭
Marisa Franca
Thank you VERY much for your kind words. I'm so glad you like it as much as we do! We are on our way South for Hubby to do some fishing. We're hoping that more sea trout will be on the fishing line. Have a Happy New Year.
Joe H.
My son and I had caught some Speckled Seatrout and it was my first time cooking/eating it. I came across this recipe and ended up making three consecutive meals using this recipe, as it was phenomenal! My son had made a lemon and garlic recipe, but then made this one and he was as impressed as I was. Thanks for sharing this delicious recipe. It will be a go-to recipe for any mild white fish, for sure!
Marisa Franca
Hi Joe!! Thank you so much for your wonderful comment. I'm so glad you liked the recipe -- I know we like the simplicity and taste. Happy fishing -- and may you catch a lot. Last fishing trip Hubby caught quite a few seatrout. And yes!! we did enjoy them!
Luna
This was AMAZING! Maybe even the best fish I've baked...definitely adding to my go-to recipes.
Marisa Franca
Hi, Luna!! Thank you so much for such a wonderful comment - we feel the same way. Have a wonderful 2023!xoxo
Jennifer Regan
Wow!!!!! This was so fabulous we wanted to make it 2 nights in a row. We had some fresh caught Speckled Trout and it was fantastic. I used dried minced onion but was curious if you typically use fresh onion? Thank you so much for this keeper recipe that we will be using regularly.
Marisa Franca
Hi, Jennifer! Thank you so much for your sweet comment. And we typically use fresh onion but if we were out I would sub dried onion. xoxo
Roy
This is one of my favorite recipes! Thank you!
Marisa Franca
Hi, Roy! I'm so glad you like it. Thank you very much for taking the time to comment.
Tashina
This was out of this world incredible!!!!!!! Thank you thank you!!!
Marisa Franca
Thank you, Tashina for your kind words and your rating. We certainly appreciate it. Have a wonderful weekend.!! xoxo
Linda
This looks delicious. Husband just caught some sea trout yesterday. Never had it. How long can the fish sit in this marinate?
Marisa Franca
Hi, Linda!! Yeah for Hubby! I wouldn't leave the fish any longer than 30-45 minutes in the marinade. Most of the times I just put the sauce on and then let the oven preheat. I stick it in the oven and bake. I'd love to know how you like it. xoxo
Dorothy
We loved this dish! We were wondering how to make our fish. Hubby says this is the best yet, and will be making this more when we catch more fresh fish.
Marisa Franca
Hi, Dorothy! Thank you so much for your sweet comment. We're so glad you like the recipe -- and wish Hubby good luck in catching LOTS more fish!! xoxo.
bennrobin
Trout and salmon are both my favorites. Salmon used to be my favorite but with this recipe now trout is my favorite of the two.
Thanks for sharing.
Robin
Pat
Enjoyed recipe. I did not use capers and substituted chipotle pepper for the black pepper. I was out of lemon juice and so used lime juice instead. Will fix recipe again.
Marisa Franca
Hi Pat!! So glad you enjoyed the recipe!! Your creativity with the recipe sounds great. That's what we stress-- doing things "your way" and experiment. ????????
Bill
Tried it tonight with fresh Trout we caught yesterday and it was awesome - thanks!! Coming from South Texas I have to admit it wasn't spicy, great flavor but not too spicy. However everyone's tastebuds are not the same....
Marisa Franca
Hi, Bill!! Thanks for commenting. And you're right -- I put spicy because some people think a little pepper is spicy. We always add an extra dash or two. By the way, if you enjoy spicy, try making our Light My Fire Habanero Sauce. It is soooo good and it's very easy to make. Happy Cooking!!!
Sarah
I'm so impressed that your hubby caught your dinner! I love fish, but I've never been fishing. I'd need your help to deal with a whole fish!!!
Carmy
I'll confess: I've never gone fishing because I've never been able to wake up early enough!! I love using the lemon to cut through the spice in this recipe. Such a great combo together.
Kathy McDaniel
I have not gone fishing in long time and I don't think I have ever catch something worth eating but I can definitely make this sauce with fish I get at the market. That spicy butter sounds so delicious yet simple to make!
Dana Sandonato
This sounds refreshing, simple, and just downright lovely. I love how versatile white fish is and how if you stumble upon a recipe using a certain type, you can easily sub-in a different one if more convenient. This is also fab because you can pair it with pretty much any side!
Amy
Love the simple, classic flavors in this wonderful dish! We eat seafood at least once a week and I would love to try this (although probably on halibut since I don't know that I can get sea trout in my area).
Annemarie @ justalittlebitofbacon
What a lovely fish and it couldn't get fresher! High five to your husband for being so persistent. And the spices you added to the fish look great. Yum!
Amanda
What a great catch, I'm so impressed! I've tried fishing with friends a few times and I've never been able to catch anything we've actually been able to cook. 🙂 This recipe looks like the perfect way to prepare these special fillets. Love the flavors and color of the sauce and that gorgeous fish could not possibly get fresher!
Jennifer Bigler
I do not cook fish often enough, but this recipe is making me want to make some! I'm sure fresh caught fish is the absolute best! I love anything spicy and I think capers on top would make this amazing!
Gloria
When I was a kid...my dad and uncles LOVED to go fishing. I remember my mom cleaning the fish....and I thought it was "yucky". Guess that is why I BUY fish LOL. There is a market in the city that has so many kinds...and I let them do all the hard work cleaning and scaling. This recipe sounds delicious....and we love spice so I know we would love it just the way you have made it here.
Mario
Hey I tried your recipe and it was delicious I had to alter some Old Bay for paprika because I was out but it was still tasty and the second time I made it I'd S at the top of the fillets first with some very fine Planko bread crumbs seem to hold the sauce on better might want to try it thanks
Marisa Franca
Hi, Mario! Thanks for the tip -- you can never go wrong with Panko crumbs.???? In fact, we are Panko fiends and just bought a humongous bag. Next recipe coming out is shrimp with toasty Panko crumbs.
Veronika
I love trout but never cooked it myself. Your recipe looks delicious, will definitely make it sometime soon)
Marisa Franca
Thank you, Veronika! It really is very tasty!!
Jodie Morgan
How amazing to be able to walk out and catch your own dinner! I love love love fresh seafood and this recipe sounds perfect for a fish dinner
Marisa Franca
Hello, Jodie! It is nice to have fresh seafood available. Plus it keeps Hubby busy. ????
Tatiana
Sea trout is an incredibly popular fish in Russia! My mom still cooks it every week and my whole family loves it. Will send her your recipe, so she can try something new , thanks !:)
Marisa Franca
Hi, Tatiana! If your family likes seafood they'll love the sea trout recipe.
Stacey
This sounds so flavorful, I'm going to try this soon. I used to live near the coast and miss those seriously fresh catches. Love it!
Marisa Franca
Thank you Stacey. It's such an easy way to make fish and the taste is divine.
lauren
My husband is not a fan of fish, so whenever he's working late or out of town I always treat myself to some fish without worry about stinking up the apartment. This will have to go on the list. I'm a big fan of rainbow trout, but I don't think I've ever tried sea trout. Sounds like a must!
Marisa Franca
Hi, Lauren! You may want to give Hubby a taste. It really is mild and does not have a heavy fish smell. The taste is one guys really go for.
Julie
I love spicy sauces with fish! I think a lot of white fish can be pretty bland, so the blank palate is PERFECT for lots of hearty spices. So neat that you catch and clean the fish yourself!
Marisa Franca
Hello, Julie!! Fresh fish is so good! There are lots of great recipes that only enhances the delicious flavor. Thank you for commenting.
Leslie
I don't think I've ever done a *spicy* lemon butter sauce on fish before - I'll have to give it a shot!
Jenni
I think that butter sauce is one of the best ways to make fish. This looks lovely.
Kathryn @ FoodieGirlChicago
I'm usually more of a seafood person but this looks like a delicious way to prepare trout that could change my mind!
Carrie | Clean Eating Kitchen
I loved reading your post - it make s me want to get out on the high seas! Trout is one of those fish that I love but I don't have it enough, I love the marinade with this.
Marisa Franca
Hi, Carrie! It really is a delicious marinade. Hubby right now is fishing for sea trout. I don't think the water is warm enough.???? Have a great week. xoxo
Sarah
Oh wow! I've never been fishing, but I'm so jealous of your fresh trout! It's hard to find good trout here. YUM!
Marisa Franca
Hi, Sarah! Right now the sea trout are being pretty elusive. Hopefully they'll make a showing because that is one of our favorite fish. Have a great day!!
Lisa
I love fresh seafood -- and we live about a mile from the Atlantic, so it's readily available and I'm always looking for new preparations. This sounds delicious.
Marisa Franca
Lisa, you'll love this easy recipe. If you have a fisherman in the family and they get a sea trout -- it's tasty. But seriously it's tasty with any firm-fleshed fish. Merry Christmas!
Deanna
YUM!! This looks soo good!! I have to save this for our feast of seven fishes 🙂
Marisa Franca
That's a great idea, Deanna! Merry Christmas!
debi
I love trout, such an under used fish, I think. This looks delicious.
Marisa Franca
Thank you, Debi!! It is a delicious recipe. Works with any firm flesh fish.
Brandi
This looks and sounds amazing! I love the ingredients used. So much flavor!
Marisa Franca
Thank you, Brandi. For such an easy recipe it is loaded with taste!
Luci's Morsels
What a great recipe and I love the back story!
Marisa Franca
Thank you, Luci!
Lori Hill
I don't usually like most fish, but this looks really good! Thank you for sharing at #BloggingGrandmothersLinkParty
Marisa Franca
Hello, Lori! The spicy lemon butter really makes the fish delicious. I hope you give it a try.
Teresa - Aging Like a Fine Wine
So delicious sounding. Here's hoping that we will live close enough to the ocean one day to go fishing frequently! Your recipes are enticing! Thank you for sharing at the #BloggingGrandmothersLinkParty! Pinned and shared.
Marisa Franca
Thank you, Teresa! Hubby does like to fish -- especially the catching part. Have a wonderful day -- hope you are away from all the horrible weather.xoxo
Sue from Sizzling Towards 60 & Beyond
I can't wait to try this Marisa! Thanks for sharing at #BloggingGrandmothersLinkParty and I've pinned and shared on social media.
Marisa Franca
Thank you for commenting, Sue! And I certainly appreciate you sharing. Have a nice day.
Marisa Franca
Thank you, Sue. I certainly appreciate the sharing.xoxo
Grammy Dee | Grammy's Grid
Yum, I can just smell it, I know it's tasty 🙂 Thank you for linking up at the #BloggingGrandmothersLinkParty. I shared your post on Facebook, Google+, Pinterest, and Twitter.
Marisa Franca
Hi, Dee! Thank you for sharing the Link Party. It's a wonderful way for us to share our recipes. And thank you for sharing with your social media.
Carolyn Cagle McMath
Yummy:) Enjoyed this wonderful recipe. I had shallots so I used that instead of onion. I will make this again! Thank you.
Marisa Franca
Hello, Carolyn! I am so glad you enjoyed the recipe. Absolutely shallots will do just as well as the onion. Thank you so much for taking the time to comment. Have a wonderful day!!????
Lyndsay @ Lyndsay's Travel Kitchen
This is the definition of fresh fish!
Marisa Franca
Thank you, Lyndsay!
Molly Kumar
This is totally my kind of dish, easy, flavorful and simple ingredients. I love fish with lemon flavor and the use of capers+peppers would just highlight the flavors even more.
Marisa Franca
Thank you, Molly! For being a simple dish it is rich in flavor!
Dene' V. Alexander
It's so awesome that you live so close to the location where you can catch all of these fish fresh! Every now and again I will buy rainbow trout, but would love to be able to catch all of these varieties myself!! Looks like early bird gets the best parking space should be your new motto! Lol!!
Marisa Franca
We are lucky when the fish are biting! Sometimes it is just a very long day. For me, not for hubby - he loves fishing. I like the idea of your motto, Dene'! ?
Veena Azmanov
Oh Marisa you killing me with all these amazing fish recipes recently - I love fish but I have to reply on frozen and that too is not so affordable.. Can't wait to this some of these soon... with my frozen fish of course.
Marisa Franca
That's okay, Veena! When fishing is slow we've had to rely on what the fishmonger has or what's in the freezer. The recipe will be good with the thawed out fillets. Have a great day!
Sarah
I've never had sea trout or even seen it! Would the recipe work with freshwater trout as well?
Marisa Franca
Hi, Sarah! We've never tried it with the freshwater trout but I don't see why it wouldn't work. If you do make it, please let me know how it turns out.
Christine McMichael
Love trout! This looks delicious and I know my husband would love it, too. Might need to make this for dinner soon!
Marisa Franca
Hi, Christine! Everyone in our family loves the recipe, especially the males (they love spicy). Have a great day!
Jodi @ Create Kids Club
How I wish I lived by the sea... A wonderful story to go with a delicious dish! I may use your preparation on fish I can find in my area, it looks wonderful!
Marisa Franca
I know how you feel, Jodi! We go to the sea several months out of the year. Not only is it relaxing but Hubby does like to fish.
Adriana Lopez Martn
I enjoy fresh trout but it is difficult to find it in my market your recipe looks delightful =)
Marisa Franca
Hi, Adriana! This recipe will be great with any firm fish fillet. The sauce really adds to the flavor.
Jessica (Swanky Recipes)
The hubs and I are headed to Destin this weekend and every year he goes deep sea fishing with the guys in his family. For a good few weeks, we eat and we are always looking for a new recipe to try. This sounds amazing!
Marisa Franca
Lucky you, Jessica!! We haven't been to the Destin area but hear the beaches are gorgeous and the fishing is fantastic. If you try the recipe let me know the fish you used it on and if you liked it.
Noel Lizotte
There's nothing like an early morning by the water! And what a great reward, when you can bring home supper too!
Marisa Franca
I know, Noel! The early morning sacrifice is well worth it when you see a beautiful sunrise and you get dinner. ?
Nancy
My son went out fishing today and caught a sea trout. We were suppose to go out to dinner for his birthday, but instead he wanted to cook his fish. To my amazement your recipe is the first one I clicked on and low and behold you were talking about Caspersen beach and we live in Venice! We cooked up the fish using your recipe and loved it! Thank you for sharing!
Marisa Franca
Hello, Nancy! How wonderful it is to meet another person in Venice. We've been coming here for years -- snowbirds. Your son is very lucky to have caught anything what with the red tide. My poor Honey has been out three times in almost 8 weeks and not much to show for it. He's not a happy camper. Happy birthday to your son and congratulations on catching the sea trout.
Marie
Amazong! It didnt look like much but the flavours!!! Wow wow!!
Marisa Franca
Thank you, Marie! I really appreciate you taking the time to comment 🙂
Jovina Coughlin
Marisa I made your recipe last night with local caught gulf flounder and it was outstanding. Thank you for sharing this recipe with your readers. It will be a regular in my recipe collection.
Simply Suzannes at Home
Oh Marisa! Your recipe sounds amazing!!
I love the idea of using lemon and red pepper flakes for heat. YUM!!
My husband and I enjoy fish often, and I'm always looking for new recipes.
Thanks so much for sharing yours :0)
I hope you're having a great start to your week!
Suzanne
Marisa Franca
I am sure you and your hubby will really enjoy the recipe. Nice part is that you can use other types of fish -- and I hope your week is going great! Buona Giornata.
Ciao Chow Linda
This recipe sounds wonderful. How great that you live so close to waters that hold those delicious fish - and that your husband doesn't give up on his tries.
Marisa Franca
He is pretty stubborn -- but I'm Italian -- so am I. 😉
Jovina Coughlin
I love your recipe. I can sometimes get pompano at a much higher price than our local flounder. I'll have to see if my fish market has trout so I can make this delicious recipe.
Marisa Franca
We really like it and it is so easy. If you don't like it too spicy just cut back on the red pepper. Flounder would work great in this recipe. My hubby loves to catch flounder and we really like the taste.