• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 3/4 tsp. dried thyme, or 1-1/4 tsp. fresh, finely minced
• 4 whole trout, pan dressed, about 6 ounces each
• 4 bay leaves
• 2 Tbs. plus 2 tsp. unsalted butter, melted
• 1-1/4 lemons, juiced
• 2 Tbs. plus 2 tsp. fresh parsley, finely minced

Preheat oven to 400°F. Combine garlic, thyme and black pepper to taste in a bowl. Spread mixture on trout. Place 1 whole bay leaf into cavity of each fish. Arrange fish in an oiled baking dish in a single layer. Pour melted butter over and bake 10-12 minutes, basting once or twice with butter. Sprinkle with lemon juice and parsley. Remove bay leaves and serve.

Per serving: calories 328, fat 16.4g, 46% calories from fat, cholesterol 218mg, protein 40.4g, carbohydrates 3.8g, fiber 1.2g, sugar 1.1g, sodium 142mg, diet points 8.2.

Dietary Exchanges: Milk: 0.0, Vegetable: 0.0, Fruit: 0.2, Bread: 0.0, Lean meat: 0.0, Fat: 2.5, Sugar: 0.0, Very lean meat protein: 4.8

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The recommended wines are: Gewürztraminer, Chablis, or Pinot Blanc.