Baked pecan crusted trout in the oven or air fryer comes out perfectly fork tender with tons of flavor. Add parmesan or just crushed nuts on the outside. Similar to our Almond Crusted Salmon but with a different fish but just as delicious.

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Herb trout with pecans or other crushed nuts on the outside give this piece of seafood a lot of crispy texture, flavor and depth. You can add shredded parmesan cheese as well for a more crusted outside or just use fresh herbs baked to perfection. (affiliate links present)

Parmesan Crusted Rainbow Trout Recipe

The flesh color of trout can vary depending on the specific species and diet. Brown and lake trout, for example, often have paler flesh, while brook and cutthroat varieties can have more vibrant orange or pink flesh. Rainbow trout are named for the colorful stripe or rainbow-like band that runs along their sides.

They have a characteristic pink to orange flesh, which is often more intense in color than that of other species. This coloration is influenced by their diet, which can include crustaceans and sea insects. You can use either one to make Oven Fried Fish this way.

Raw trout coated in flour sits in a white bowl on a beige countertop, reminiscent of preparing pecan-crusted trout.

How Long to Bake Crusted Trout

You will need about 12 minutes to get this done, not including the time to prep the outsides. It is recommended to not overcook fish of any kind. It is a delicate balance between fork flaky and dry. Stay close as the thickness will change how many minutes it takes to the perfect 135 degrees F internal temperature inside.

You can really add in any type of diced herbs you like to Baked Trout at 350, I would suggest one to two of your favorites. If you chose to add parmesan I would use a few tbsp so you can really get it to stick nicely with everything else. If you need to know how to bread fish without egg you could alternatively brush on mayonnaise (my choice) or olive oil instead.

Is trout pink or white when cooked?
How long does it take to bake trout fillets?

It is always ideal to use fresh meat. If you donโ€™t see any packaged in the meat section of your store you can ask your butcher. In the case that youโ€™re Baking Frozen Fish in Oven I would allow for half the cook time as directed, then brush on the egg wash and sprinkle on your coating instead of rolling as we did here.

A white bowl filled with seasoned breadcrumbs and a fish fillet sits on a light surface, hinting at the nutty flavor of a pecan-crusted trout experience.

You could make this as an Air Fryer Fish Recipe as well if you had that machine. Difference is that it takes a little less time and the outside will get really crispy and crunchy. Not in a bad way, the center should still remain tender if you donโ€™t over-bake it.

Ingredients

  • 4 fillets trout all similar sizes
  • Pecans crushed fine
  • 1.5 tsp rosemary
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • egg, whisked in a bowl
  • All purpose flour

Sauce recipe

If you feel like you want something beyond what is here you could serve with some tartar sauce, heated alfredo or make a creamy white sauce which goes great on top too.

The pan you use depends on how large your pieces are. This will coat 4 medium size pieces. You could easily double or triple this and use make a baking sheet pan fish instead of a 9ร—9 pan full. You just want a little bit of a lip to catch the juices that will be released.

Breaded fish fillets with herbs, reminiscent of pecan-crusted trout, sit in a glass baking dish, ready for cooking.

Thicker may need more time to bake for 18-20 minutes or slightly longer. Keep an eye on them as overdoing it will dry them out and be no good. You can do this same idea with other meats as well, or with cheese like our Crusted Parmesan Steak!

How to Bake Pecan Coated Trout in Oven

  • In a small bowl, stir together crushed nuts, salt, black pepper and rosemary.
  • Pour flour into a separate bowl or plate.
  • Pat dry the fillets with paper towels and roll in flour.
  • In another bowl, beat the egg.
  • Dredge each piece of the fish with egg (or could brush with mayonnaise instead.)
  • Then roll each filet in the nut mixture to coat the outside.
  • Lay inside a sprayed 9ร—9 dish or sheet pan with skin side down.
  • Preheat oven to 400 F. Bake for 12-13 minutes, or until flaky in the thickest part. Allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Pecan Crusted Trout in Air Fryer

You can cook it in a Ninja Foodi or Cosori too. Keep in mind that the end result of this way will be crispy no matter what. I love it though and follow the directions in our Air Fryer Almond Crusted Chicken recipe here but with a few less minutes, take out when flaky.

How to Pan Fry Trout

Now if you wanted to use this coating to Fry a Whole Fish just note that it would likely take longer because of the thickness, and the outsides will fall off a bit in the hot oil. Still wonderful to try as another option but the nuts wonโ€™t adhere as well.

Pecan Crusted Trout
Pecan crusted trout filet with a fork, accompanied by a fresh salad of lettuce, tomatoes, and olives on a white plate.
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Pecan Crusted Trout

By The Typical Mom
Pecan crusted trout baked in the oven comes out perfectly fork tender with tons of flavor. Add parmesan or just crushed nuts on the outside.
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 12 minutes
Servings:
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Equipment

  • 1 9ร—9 pan
  • 1 Bowl

Ingredients 

  • 4 fillets trout, all similar sizes
  • 1/2 c pecans, crushed fine
  • 1.5 tsp rosemary, or favorite fresh herb, diced fine
  • 1.5 tbsp parmesan cheese, grated, optional
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 1 egg wash, egg, whisked in a bowl
  • 1/3 c all purpose flour
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Instructions 

  • In a small bowl, stir together crushed nuts, salt, black pepper and rosemary (and parmesan if adding). Pour flour into a separate bowl or plate, can add a pinch of salt and pepper into that too. Pat dry the fillets with paper towels and roll in flour.
  • In another bowl, beat the egg. Dredge each piece of the fish with egg (or could brush with mayonnaise instead.) Then roll each filet in the nut mixture to coat the outside.
  • Lay inside a sprayed 9ร—9 dish. Preheat oven to 400 F. Bake for 12-13 minutes, or until flaky in the thickest part. Allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1oz, Calories: 375kcal, Carbohydrates: 10g, Protein: 38g, Fat: 20g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g, Monounsaturated Fat: 11g, Cholesterol: 99mg, Sodium: 379mg, Potassium: 678mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 106IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 85mg, Iron: 3mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

Course: Entree
Cuisine: American
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About The Typical Mom

Justine is the creative mind behind The Typical Mom and The Typical Family on YouTube. She began blogging about easy recipes, budget friendly activities for kids, and fun family travel destinations in September 2012.

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