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Baked Lake Trout

Baked Lake Trout

with a Lemon-Scented Salt Crust
35 min., ready in 1 hr 30 min.
Time:
818
calories
Calories:
Health Score:
92 / 100
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Ingredients
1 lemon
4 fresh bay leaves
2 eggs (large)
8 ⅘ lbs coarse Sea salt
1 bunch Dill
1 Steelhead trout (about 44 oz.)
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Preparation
1.
Baked Lake Trout preparation step 1

Rinse lemon in hot water and finely grate. Juice lemon. Rinse bay leaves and tear into small pieces.

2.
Baked Lake Trout preparation step 2

Separate eggs, reserving yolks for another use. In a bowl, whisk egg whites until frothy.

3.
Baked Lake Trout preparation step 3

Add sea salt and lemon juice to egg whites and mix together.

4.
Baked Lake Trout preparation step 4

Add lemon zest and bay leaves to the salt. Mix thoroughly.

5.
Baked Lake Trout preparation step 5

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread approximately 1/3 of the salt on the paper, in roughly the shape of the trout.

6.
Baked Lake Trout preparation step 6

Rinse dill. Lay half of the dill sprigs on the salt.

7.
Baked Lake Trout preparation step 7

Rinse fish and pat dry. Stuff the cavity with remaining dill.

8.
Baked Lake Trout preparation step 8

Lay trout on the salt. Cover with the remaining salt; pat with your hands to make sure trout is completely encased in salt. Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F on the middle rack for 45-50 minutes.

9.
Baked Lake Trout preparation step 9

Remove the fish from the oven and let it rest for 3 minutes. Gently break the salt crust (use a sharpening steel, the back of a large, heavy knife or a meat tenderizer), and lift it off. With two spoons, remove skin and detach flesh from the bone. Transfer fillets to a plate. Serve with roasted potatoes and aioli or hollandaise sauce.

Nutritional values
1 serving contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie818 cal.(39 %)
Protein150 g(153 %)
Fat23 g(20 %)
Carbohydrates1 g(1 %)
Sugar added0 g(0 %)
Roughage0.5 g(2 %)
Healthy, because

Healthy, because

Trout provides plenty of protein as well as vitamins B6, B12, D, and niacin. These vitamins strengthen the bones, lower cholesterol levels, and activate the stomach and intestines.

Even smarter

Even smarter

The salt crust only adds a very subtle seasoning. Its main function is to prevent the water in the fish from evaporating, keeping the meat juicy and aromatic. A rule of thumb for the cooking time is if the salt crust turns light brown, it is ready!

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