Roasted Trout with Avocado-Mango Salsa

Roasted Trout with Avocado-Mango Salsa

Recipe by Manuel Villacorta, M.S., RD
Yield

4

servings
Calories

390

kcal
Serving Size

1 fillet and 1/2 cup (125 ml) salsa)

This is a simple recipe for perfectly roasted fish. It’s quick, effortless, and pairs wonderfully with black beans or brown rice.

Ingredients

  • For trout:
  • 4 4 (4-oz/120 g) trout fillets

  • Canola oil cooking spray

  • Juice of 1 lemon or (about 3 Tbsp/45 ml)

  • 1 tbsp 15 ml canola oil

  • 1/4 tsp 1 ml salt

  • 1/4 tsp 1 ml ground black pepper

  • 2 2 lemons, whole

  • For salsa:
  • 1 1 mango, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch (1,25 cm) cubes

  • 1 1 medium avocado, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch (1,25 cm) cubes

  • 1/2 1/2 red onion, diced

  • 1 tbsp 15 ml lime juice

  • 1 tbsp 15 ml canola oil

  • 1 tsp 5 ml chili pepper powder

  • 2 tbsp 30 ml cilantro, chopped

  • 1/2 tsp 2 ml salt

Directions

  • For trout:
  • Preheat oven to 375° F (190° C).
  • Spray a 9 x 9 inch (22 x 22 cm) roasting pan or baking sheet with the canola oil spray. Place fillets inside and coat them with lemon juice, canola oil, salt and pepper.
  • Slice whole lemons into thin rounds, and remove seeds from each slice. Distribute slices equally among trout fillets.
  • Roast fillets for 15-20 minutes, depending on thickness of fillets. Fish should be translucent and flakes easily when pulled apart.
  • For salsa:
  • Place mango, avocado, onion, lime juice, canola oil, chili powder, cilantro and salt in a small mixing bowl and mix to combine. Salsa will keep in the refrigerator for two to three days.

Nutrition Facts

4 servings per container


  • Amount Per ServingCalories390
  • % Daily Value *
  • Total Fat 19g 25%
    • Saturated Fat 2.5g 10%
  • Cholesterol 95mg 32%
  • Sodium 50mg 3%
  • Potassium 1175mg 25%
  • Total Carbohydrate 22g 8%
    • Dietary Fiber 4g 15%
    • Total Sugars 14g
  • Protein 35g 70%

    * The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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