Preparation
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
- 2
Season the trout thoroughly with salt and black pepper on both sides (and inside the cavity if using a whole fish).
- 3
Slice 1 lemon into rounds.
- 4
Place the lemon slices over and inside the seasoned trout.
- 5
Bake the trout in the preheated oven for about 15 to 20 minutes until the flesh flakes easily with a fork.
20 min - 6
Remove the fish from the oven and let it cool slightly.
- 7
Clean the trout completely by removing the skin, head, and all bones, leaving only the clean fish meat.
- 8
Flake the clean trout meat into bite-sized pieces and set it aside.