Crispy Oven-Baked Trout

Name: Crispy Oven-Baked Trout
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 adult servings
Ingredients: 2 tbsp mayonnaise; 2 tsp Dijon mustard; 1 tsp finely chopped garlic; 1 1/2 lb. rainbow trout fillets; 1/3 cup panko bread crumbs; 3 tbsp Parmesan

Prep Time10 mins
Total Time25 mins
Makes4 adult servings

Reader Kristin White of Toronto suggested this super-simple Parmesan- and panko-crusted trout recipe, and it's a real winner.

Ingredients

2 tbsp mayonnaise
2 tsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp finely chopped garlic
1 1/2 lb. rainbow trout fillets
1/3 cup panko bread crumbs
3 tbsp Parmesan

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with foil.
Combine mayonnaise, mustard and garlic in a small bowl. Combine panko and Parmesan in a large bowl.
Spread mayonnaise mixture on to flesh side of trout, then sprinkle on panko mixture to coat.
Transfer to baking sheet and bake for 12 min or until fish begins to flake when you press down firmly in the centre of the fillets.

Nutrition (per serving)

Protein 39g, Carbohydrates 5g, Fat 18g, Fibre 0.25g, Sodium 240mg.

Originally published in the Today's Parent April 2014 issue.