Baked Whole Trout

1.Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).

2.Rinse the trout under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.

3.Season the inside and outside of the trout with salt and pepper.

4.In a small bowl, combine the olive oil and minced garlic.

5.Brush the olive oil mixture all over the trout.

6.Stuff the trout cavity with lemon slices and half of the herb mixture.

7.Place the trout on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

8.Sprinkle the remaining herb mixture over the trout.

9.Bake the trout in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the flesh is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.

10.Serve the baked whole trout with additional lemon slices and garnish with fresh herbs.