Ohridska Pastrmka na Tavče (Lake Ohrid Baked Trout with Tomato, Onion & Parsley) – Authentic North Macedonia Recipe
Inspired by ancient Lake Ohrid: delicate trout baked in a fragrant bed of sweet onions, tomatoes, and herbs.
- Country of Origin
- 🇲🇰 North Macedonia (Southern Europe, Europe)
- Dietary Profile
- pescatarian
- Prep Time
- 20 min
- Cook Time
- 30 min
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Signature Staples
- Fresh trout fillets, Rings of sweet onion and ripe tomatoes, Roasted lemon potatoes, Garlic, Flat-leaf parsley
Ingredients for Ohridska Pastrmka na Tavče (Lake Ohrid Baked Trout with Tomato, Onion & Parsley) (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) fresh trout fillets, prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups rings of sweet onion and ripe tomatoes, washed and trimmed
- 1 cup roasted lemon potatoes
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with garlic
- 1.5 tbsp traditional North Macedonia seasoning (flat-leaf parsley, dry white wine, sweet paprika, olive oil)
- 2.5 tbsp traditional cooking oil, sea salt, cracked black pepper, and fresh citrus or herbs
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
- Preheat oven to 390°F (200°C) and lightly oil an ovenproof skillet or baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté onion, garlic, garlic, and flat-leaf parsley, dry white wine, sweet paprika, olive oil for 3 minutes until fragrant.
- Combine fresh trout fillets and rings of sweet onion and ripe tomatoes with the sautéed aromatics and layer evenly into the baking dish.
- Top with roasted lemon potatoes and bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes until bubbling and golden brown on top.
- Let rest 5 minutes before serving warm at the table.