Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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2
servings
1 unit

cucumber

peeled, thinly sliced

3 tsp

fresh dill

chopped

2.5 tsp

fresh lemon juice

1 cup

sour cream

1 tsp

lemon peel

grated

2 tbsp

butter

melted

2 unit

trout fillets

Step 1
~1 min

Preheat oven to 375F.

Step 2
~1 min

Thinly slice the cucumber into rounds after peeling.

Step 3
~1 min

Chop the fresh dill.

Step 4
~1 min

Juice the lemon.

Step 5
~1 min

Grate the lemon peel.

Step 6
~1 min

Melt the butter.

Step 7
~1 min

In a medium bowl, combine cucumber, 1 1/2 teaspoons dill, and 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice.

Step 8
~1 min

Season the cucumber mixture with salt and pepper.

Step 9
~1 min

Toss the cucumber mixture to coat.

Step 10
~1 min

In a small bowl, combine sour cream, lemon peel, and the remaining 1 teaspoon lemon juice.

Step 11
~1 min

Season the sour cream mixture with salt and pepper.

Step 12
~1 min

Stir the sour cream mixture to blend.

Step 13
~1 min

Brush a baking sheet with some of the melted butter.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 14
~1 min

Arrange the trout fillets, skin side down, on the prepared baking sheet.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 15
~1 min

Brush the trout fillets with the remaining melted butter.

Step 16
~1 min

Sprinkle the trout fillets with salt and pepper.

Step 17
~1 min

Bake until the trout is just opaque in the center, approximately 10 minutes.

Step 18
~1 min

Divide the cucumbers among 2 plates.

Step 19
~1 min

Using a spatula, carefully place the baked trout fillets atop the cucumber on each plate.

Step 20
~1 min

Spoon the sour cream sauce over the trout fillets on each plate.

Step 21
~1 min

Sprinkle the trout with the remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons dill on each plate.

Step 22
~1 min

Serve immediately.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Ensure the trout is cooked through but still moist.

Adjust the lemon juice to your preference.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

10 minutes

Batch Cooking
Not Ideal
Make Ahead

The cucumber salad can be made ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side of roasted vegetables.

Serve with a green salad.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Roasted asparagus
Quinoa salad

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Europe

Cultural Significance

Trout is a popular fish in many European cuisines.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Weeknight Dinner
Summer Recipe

Popularity Score

65/100

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