Trout with Side Dish

Preparation Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

Preparing the Trout Clean the trout and pat it dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and pepper.

Stuffing the Trout Stuff the trout cavity with sliced lemon and fresh herbs.

Cooking the Trout In a large oven-proof skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute. Remove skillet from heat.

Baking the Trout Place the seasoned trout in the skillet and transfer to the preheated oven. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the flesh flakes easily with a fork.

Preparing the Side Dish While the trout is baking, prepare the side dish. Rinse the quinoa under cold water. In a saucepan, bring the vegetable broth to a boil. Add the quinoa and reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed and the quinoa is tender.

Toasting the Almonds In a separate skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the sliced almonds and cook until lightly toasted, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat.

Finishing the Side Dish Remove the cooked quinoa from heat. Fluff it with a fork and stir in the toasted almonds and dried cranberries. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Serving Serve the baked trout with the quinoa side dish. Enjoy!