Grilled Trout Fillet with Eggplant

Recipe makes 2 servings

Ingredients:

2 trout fillets (each about 6 oz / 170 g)
5 oz (140 g) eggplant, sliced into rounds
1 Tbsp olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 tsp dried herbs (such as thyme or oregano)
2 Tbsp herb-infused olive oil or dressing (for serving)
1 Tbsp spicy or sweet chili sauce, optional for garnish
Fresh oregano or parsley leaves, for garnish

Instructions:

Slice the eggplant into ½ inch (1 cm) rounds. Lightly salt and let sit for 10 minutes. Pat dry with a paper towel.

Brush both sides with olive oil. Grill on a hot grill or grill pan for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden and tender. Set aside.

Season trout fillets with salt, pepper, and dried herbs. Place skin-side down on the grill or in a hot skillet. Grill for 4-5 minutes on the skin side, then carefully flip and cook 2-3 minutes more, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily.

Arrange trout fillets on a serving plate, top with grilled eggplant rounds. Drizzle with herb-infused olive oil and spoon over a few lines of chili sauce as shown in the image. Garnish with fresh herbs and serve warm.

Nutritional breakdown per serving  (recipe makes 2 servings)

450 Calories
35g Protein
3g Fat
2g Fiber
6g Total Carbs
3g NET Carbs

Dr. Benjamin Bikman

Author

Dr. Benjamin Bikman, PhD, is a metabolic scientist and professor of Physiology & Developmental Biology, widely recognized for his research on insulin resistance, human metabolism, and metabolic health. As an expert in energy regulation and the hormonal drivers of obesity, he has published numerous studies connecting diet, macronutrient balance, and insulin response. Dr. Bikman is the Co-Founder and Chief Scientist of HLTH Code, where he applies his metabolic research to formulate science-backed nutrition solutions. He is also the author of Why We Get Sick, a leading book on metabolic dysfunction, and is frequently referenced in discussions on low-carb nutrition, protein prioritization, and metabolic wellness.