Thyme for Trout

Ingredients

• 1 trout
• 15 garlic cloves
• 1/2 cup butter
• 2 lemons
• 1 tablespoon caper
• 8 sprigs fresh thyme or 2 teaspoons dried thyme

Directions

1. 1

   Place fish skin side down in an oven safe dish.

2. 2

   Melt butter.

3. 3

   Juice one of the lemons, add the juice and thyme leaves to the melted butter.

4. 4

   Lightly smash each clove to release its juice, then insert randomly into the flesh of the fish.

5. 5

   Pour butter liquid and herb over fish.

6. 6

   Spread capers onto the fish flank.

7. 7

   Refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours. Remove dish from fridge at least 30 minutes before baking.

8. 8

   Set oven on broiler and allow to heat.

9. 9

   Broil fish for five minutes. Remove and spoon liquids over fish. Slice second lemon and lay over fish.

10. 10

    Return to oven for 3 to 5 more minutes. Serve.