Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.

Season Fish

Place 1 whole trout on a piece of heavy aluminum foil about twice the size of the fish. Place the trout in the middle of the foil. Open the fish and sprinkle the cavity with salt and pepper. Add several pats of butter and stuff with halved lemon slices. Add salt and pepper to the outside of the fish and place sliced lemon on top.

Next, take the two sides of the foil on each side of the fish and lift straight up bringing the sides together. Kind of like making a tent. Begin at the top and fold the foil down towards the fish making a tight seal. Fold each end up and inward to seal and keep the juices inside the foil. Having a tight seal will allow the trout to steam while baking.

Bake

Place wrapped fish on a baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes. Remove from oven and let rest for about 2-3 minutes before opening foil. Using a spatula gently lift fish from foil and place on a serving plate.

This dish goes perfect with green bean amandine and jasmine rice with a twist of lemon.