Mediterranean Trout Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 whole fresh trout (about 1 to 1.5 pounds), gutted and scaled
• Fresh parsley ¼ cup, chopped
• Fresh thyme 2 teaspoons
• Fresh rosemary 1 teaspoon, chopped
• Garlic 3 cloves, minced
• Paprika 1 teaspoon
• Crushed red pepper ¼ teaspoon
• Salt 1 teaspoon
• Black pepper ½ teaspoon, freshly ground
• 1 lemon , sliced thin for stuffing and garnish
• Cherry tomatoes , 1 cup halved, for vibrant color and sweetness
• Red onion , ½ small, thinly sliced, mild sharpness
• Kalamata olives , 10-12 whole, pitted, bring briny contrast
• Fresh basil leaves, a handful, to finish with fragrant brightness
• Extra virgin olive oil , 3 tablespoons, for drizzling and cooking
• White wine vinegar, 1 teaspoon, adds mild acidity to balance richness
• Capers, 1 tablespoon, for tangy bursts
• Fennel bulb, thinly sliced, for subtle licorice notes
• Fresh dill, 1 tablespoon chopped, for anise-like freshness