Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 F.

Step 2

Line a rimmed small baking sheet (I used half sheet) with parchment paper.

Step 3

Place rainbow trout skin side down in the center of the baking sheet. Brush half of olive oil amount over the top of trout.

Step 4

Toss the asparagus (ends trimmed) with the remaining half of olive oil. Place asparagus all around trout on a sheet pan.

Step 5

Sprinkle the trout and the asparagus with salt and pepper. Add minced garlic on top of the trout fillet and asparagus.  Top with lemon slices.

Step 6

Bake for about 15 minutes at 400 F in the preheated oven until the trout is cooked through.

Step 7

Remove from the oven. Remove lemon slices from the trout before serving.