Simple Lake Trout

A simple, delicious, quick and inexpensive preparation of a fillet of lake trout. Many thanks to the Ontario Natural Food Co-op and the fisherfolk of Manitoulin Island for the incredible wild lake trout.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 3-4

Ingredients

• 1  fillet wild lake trout
• 3  tablespoons olive oil
• 1  lemons or 2  tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 -4  shallots, minced
• 1  tablespoon black peppercorns, cracked
• 2  teaspoons salt, Herbamare or 2  teaspoons  salt substitute

• 1 sprig herb of choice

•  thyme, tarragon, dill, chives, garlic chives

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. Line baking pan with aluminum foil or parchment paper.
3. Wash fish fillet and pat dry.
4. Finely mince shallots.
5. Slice lemon.
6. Pour olive oil over both sides of fillet. (i put the oil on the paper or foil and coat one side then the other.).
7. Place lemon slices on top of oiled paper or foil. Top with shallots, herbs and half of cracked peppercorns and salt.
8. Bake for 20 minutes.