Trout with crisp bacon crust

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Trout is often overlooked when it comes to a quick supper but this recipe proves it should be on the weekday menu

Prep:5 mins
Cook:10 mins

Serves 4
Easy

Nutrition per serving

kcal 297
fat 15g
saturates 3g
carbs 10g
sugars 0g
fibre 0g
protein 31g
salt 0.72g

Ingredients

2 rashers streaky bacon
2 sprigs thyme
1 lemon, zested and cut into quarters
50g fresh breadcrumbs (about two slices)
4 rainbow trout fillets
2 tbsp olive oil

Tip

Good value
Rainbow trout is always great value. If you can’t find it where you shop, you can easily substitute a salmon or sea trout fillet instead.

Method

Heat oven to 220C/fan 200C/gas 7. Finely chop the bacon, then mix together with the thyme, lemon zest and breadcrumbs. Place the fish fillets in a lightly oiled baking dish, then sprinkle a quarter of the breadcrumb mixture over each fillet.
Arrange the lemon wedges around the fish and drizzle with the oil. Roast the fish for 8-10 mins until it is cooked through, flakes easily and the topping is golden. Serve with steamed veg and boiled new potatoes.