Pan-Seared Lemon-Pepper Trout with Roasted Garlic Green Beans

Enjoy a vibrant, one-pot gluten-free meal featuring flaky trout fillets seasoned with lemon and pepper, paired with crisp-tender green beans roasted with garlic. This wholesome dish is ready in under an hour, perfect for effortless weeknight dinners.

⏱️ 55 minutes
👥 4 servings
🔥 350 calories
Pan-Seared Lemon-Pepper Trout with Roasted Garlic Green Beans
Ingredients
  • 4 pieces trout fillets (skin-on)
  • 1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 whole lemon (zest and juice)
  • 4 cloves fresh garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
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Instructions

1

Preheat your oven-safe large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil.

⏱️ 2 minutes
2

Add trimmed green beans and half the minced garlic. Season with half the salt and pepper. Sauté for 5 minutes until slightly softened.

⏱️ 5 minutes
3

Push green beans to the sides of the skillet. Increase heat to medium-high and add another tablespoon olive oil.

⏱️ 1 minute
4

Pat trout fillets dry, season with remaining salt, pepper, and lemon zest. Place fillets skin-side down in center of skillet.

⏱️ 1 minute
5

Scatter remaining garlic over the green beans and drizzle remaining tablespoon olive oil over everything.

6

Transfer skillet to preheated oven at 400°F. Roast for 15 minutes, or until trout is opaque and green beans are tender-crisp.

⏱️ 15 minutes 🌡️ 400°F
7

Remove from oven. Squeeze lemon juice over trout and green beans. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

⏱️ 1 minute
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Nutrition Information

350
Calories
27g
Protein
11g
Carbs
20g
Fat

Per serving. Values are approximate and may vary.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, thaw the fish completely and pat dry before cooking for best results.

Yes, all ingredients are naturally gluten-free—just ensure your spices and condiments are certified gluten-free.

If you don’t have an oven-safe skillet, transfer everything to a baking dish before roasting in the oven.

The trout is done when it flakes easily with a fork and is opaque throughout.

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