Step 1

Heat oven to 375 degrees F.

Step 2

Cut the lemon in half. Juice one half and reserve the juice for adding to your sauce. Cut the remaining half into 4-5 thin lemon slices and set aside.

Step 3

Melt butter in a small skillet over medium heat.

Step 4

Add garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper to melted butter and sauté, stirring frequently, for about one minute until garlic is fragrant and slightly soft.

Step 5

Remove skillet from heat. Stir in reserved lemon juice and set aside.

Step 6

Lightly oil a large sheet pan. Place steelhead fillet on pan.

Step 7

Pour butter mixture over steelhead fillet. Use a pastry brush, the back of a spoon, or your hands to lightly rub the butter mixture into the fish.

Step 8

Lay reserved lemon slices across the surface of the steelhead. You're ready to bake!

Step 9

steelhead at 375 degrees F for 20-25 minutes until cooked through. When it's cooked, the steelhead will have slightly lightened in color and will be easily flaked with a fork.

Step 10

Top cooked steelhead with fresh chopped parsley. Serve immediately.