By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 1, 2026
Serves 6
192 cal · 33 min
Baked Trout with Tomato and Cilantro
Recipe GLPR50e87e6449fa68
Fresh trout fillets baked in a light, citrus-forward sauce made with lime juice, fresh tomatoes, red peppers, and aromatic cilantro. This simple and healthy preparation brings out the delicate flavor of the fish while keeping it moist and tender. Perfect for a light dinner.
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Ingredients
2 pounds trout fillets, cut into 6 pieces
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 medium tomato, chopped
1/2 medium red onion, chopped
3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
1/2 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 cup fresh red bell pepper, chopped
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Pat the trout fillets dry with paper towels and arrange them in a single layer in a baking dish.
In a small bowl, combine the lime juice, chopped tomato, red onion, cilantro, red bell pepper, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Stir until well mixed.
Pour the sauce mixture evenly over the trout fillets.
Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until the fish is opaque and flakes easily when tested with a fork (internal temperature should reach 145°F for safety).
Remove from oven and serve hot with the pan juices spooned over each portion.
Comments
Trout, tomatoes, and peppers are reliably stocked at all major Charlotte chains, and cilantro is standard at Harris Teeter, Food Lion, Publix, Walmart, and Kroger—no special trip needed. The cost per serving lands around $4 to $5, driven primarily by the trout fillet, making this a midweek splurge rather than budget cooking. The stated 33 minutes is honest if your trout is already portioned and your knife skills are sharp; fresh tomato prep and sauté time track correctly. This is a lean, one-pan weeknight dish that reheats decently and feeds a family of six without fuss, though it demands your attention during the pan work and bakes best if you don't crowd the sheet.
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