Whole Grilled Trout Recipes

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Here’s how to grill a whole trout perfectly every time. Grilled trout is one of those iconic dishes whether you are in the backcountry or in your backyard. Crispy skin, tender, smoky meat — what’s not to love? A lot, if your trout sticks to the grill.

The perfect way to cap off a day spent in a stunning location where cold, clear water flows and the pines lull you to sleep as you cast and retrieve, cast and retrieve, is to grill a fresh whole trout or kokanee over an open fire.

However, since you can purchase whole, farmed rainbow trout in many supermarkets, grilled trout is also a popular backyard staple.

It’s not difficult to grill a whole trout, but there are a few things you should know to be successful and prevent your fish from sticking to the grill.

Rub the grill grates with oil and lightly oil a fish grill basket. Place the fish in the basket and grill on 1 side until lightly charred, 7 to 8 minutes. Flip the basket and continue to cook the fish until lightly charred and the flesh is opaque, 6 to 8 minutes.

The best GRILLED WHOLE RAINBOW TROUT!

Grilled Whole Trout 🔗

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Total: 0 35min0

Serving Size: 1 of 10 servings

Nutrition Facts: servingSize 1 of 10 servings, calories 289, Fat 14g, Saturated Fat 3g, Carbohydrate 2g, Fiber 1g, Sugar 0g, Protein 37g, Cholesterol 107mg, Sodium 462mg

Ingredients:

  • 4 whole trout (about 1 pound each), cleaned, rinsed and patted dry
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 
  • 8 sprigs fresh dill 
  • 8 sprigs fresh flat-leaf parsley  
  • 8 sprigs fresh tarragon 
  • 2 lemons, 1 sliced and 1 halved 
  • Vegetable oil, for brushing 

Instruction:

  1. Preheat a grill to medium-high heat.
  2. Season the cavity of each trout with salt and pepper. Add 2 sprigs each of dill, parsley and tarragon along with enough lemon slices to line the cavity of each trout. Tie the trout in several places with kitchen twine so the herbs and lemon slices are secured inside.
  3. Rub the grill grates with oil and lightly oil a fish grill basket. Place the fish in the basket and grill on 1 side until lightly charred, 7 to 8 minutes. Flip the basket and continue to cook the fish until lightly charred and the flesh is opaque, 6 to 8 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, add the halved lemon to the grill cut-side down and cook until charred, about 6 minutes. Gently remove the fish from the basket. Cut the strings, transfer to a serving platter and serve with the grilled lemon halves.

FAQ

How do you prepare a whole trout to eat?

MethodHeat the oven to 180°C/350°F/gas 4. Peel the onion and cut it into fine slices with the tomatoes and lemon. Spread a third of the sliced tomato, lemon, and herbs over a large baking tray. Place the fish on top. Season the cavity and skin with sea salt and black pepper.

How do you cook a whole trout from Jamie Oliver?

Trout cook quickly on the grill and are finished when the meat is white and flaky when tested with a fork. Coat the trout in cooking oil and season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice to taste. After seasoning, place the trout directly on the grill with the skin side down.

Do you grill trout with skin side down?

Trout cook quickly on the grill and are finished when the meat is white and flaky when tested with a fork. Coat the trout in cooking oil and season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice to taste. After seasoning, place the trout directly on the grill with the skin side down.

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