Trout is a highly versatile fish that can be cooked in a variety of different ways, making it an ideal choice for home cooks of all skill levels. Depending on your personal preferences and the type of trout you have on hand, there are many different techniques that you can use to prepare this delicious fish. If you're looking for a simple yet flavorful way to cook trout, pan-frying is a great option. For a slightly more complex dish, you could try baking trout with herbs and lemon. Alternatively, if you're feeling adventurous, you could even try smoking trout for a unique and smoky flavor. No matter what method you choose, there's sure to be a trout recipe that perfectly suits your taste.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
PAN-FRIED TROUT
Steps:
- In a wide flat dish, combine the bread crumbs, garlic, parsley, oregano, red pepper flakes, zest of 1 lemon and salt, to taste.
- In a small bowl, mix together the mustard and the juice of 1 lemon. Brush both sides of the trout with mustard mixture. Coat the fish on both sides with the seasoned bread crumbs and press firmly to adhere the crumbs to the fish.
- Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F.
- Coat a large skillet with about 1/4 to 1/2-inch of olive oil and bring to a medium-high heat. Add the fish to the pan, skin side down, and cook the fish 2/3's of the way, about 6 to 7 minutes. Carefully turn the fish over and cook the other side until the fish is brown and crispy, about 2 to 3 minutes. Remove the fish from the pan and drain on paper towels. You will probably need to work in batches to do 4 fish. After the first batch is done and dried on paper towels reserve it on a rack in a warm oven.
- When all the fish has been fried, remove the oil and any brown bits from the pan. Add the butter and remaining lemon juice and swirl to combine as the butter melts. Season with salt, to taste, and reduce by about half. Transfer the fish to a serving platter, drizzle with the butter lemon sauce and serve.
- What a fishtale!
HOW TO COOK TROUT
Steps:
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat until butter smells toasted and is golden brown, about 1 minute. Turn off heat.
- Line a baking sheet with a piece of aluminum foil. Place trout onto foil; open trout so skin sides are down. Drizzle each trout with about 1/2 teaspoon melted butter. Generously season with salt and black pepper.
- Move an oven rack to 5 or 6 inches below heat source and preheat oven's broiler on high heat.
- Broil trout until opaque and barely firm to the touch, 2 or 3 minutes. Remove from oven.
- Return pan of melted butter over high heat; stir in lemon juice and parsley. Bring butter sauce to a boil; whisk to combine. Serve trout on plates and drizzle with butter sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 470.3 calories, Carbohydrate 1.6 g, Cholesterol 181.4 mg, Fat 33.2 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 40.4 g, SaturatedFat 17.4 g, Sodium 263.4 mg, Sugar 0.4 g
SIMPLE HERB-BAKED TROUT & HORSERADISH
A super-simple whole baked fish with hot horseradish, zesty lemon and herbs - parsley, dill and thyme all work well
Provided by Barney Desmazery
Categories Main course
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Heat oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7. Lay the trout over a lightly oiled baking tray and stuff the fish cavity with slices of lemon and herbs. Season generously all over and drizzle with the remaining oil.
- Bake in the oven for 20 mins until the fish is cooked through - the eyes will have turned white and the flesh will be soft to touch. The trout can be served as they are with your favourite seasonal vegetables, but for an added extra touch, peel away the top layer of skin and grate over fresh horseradish before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 457 calories, Fat 23 grams fat, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 1 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 1 grams sugar, Protein 63 grams protein, Sodium 0.4 milligram of sodium
QUICK GRILLED TROUT
Make and share this Quick Grilled Trout recipe from Food.com.
Provided by BK 2222
Categories Trout
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Clean trout and remove heads.
- Preheat grill to searing temperature around 400 degrees.
- Coat outside of trout with oil.
- Sprinkle salt and pepper on inside of trout.
- Add lemon juice to trout if desired.
- Reduce grill heat to medium or 250 degrees and place trout on grill.
- Trout cook quickly and should be flipped when grill side has just become white.
- Trout are finished when all meat is white and flaky (don't over cook).
- Serve trout immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 62.7, Fat 6.8, SaturatedFat 0.9, Sodium 1744.6, Carbohydrate 0.8, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.1, Protein 0.1
BARBECUED TROUT
This delicious recipe came from a friend her in Mountain Home. The sauce really gives the fish a wonderful flavor. Even those who aren't that fond of fish will like it prepared this way. My husband and I have been married for 45 years and moved to this area after retiring 4 years ago. - Vivian Wolfram, Mountain Home, Arkansas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 20m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine the soy sauce, ketchup, lemon juice, oil and rosemary; pour two-thirds of marinade into a large resealable plastic bag; add fish. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate bag for 1 hour, turning once. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade for basting. , Drain and discard marinade. Place fish in a single layer in a well-greased hinged wire grill basket. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 8-10 minutes or until fish is browned on the bottom. Turn and baste with reserved marinade; grill 5-7 minutes longer or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Serve with lemon if desired.
Nutrition Facts :
WHOLE RAINBOW TROUT BAKED IN FOIL
It's easy to find farmed rainbow trout these days. They're usually boned and "butterflied" - opened up, with the halves still attached. I bake them in foil packets and moisten them with the savory juice that accumulates inside as they bake.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, easy, quick, weekday, main course
Time 15m
Yield Serves four
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Cut four sheets of heavy duty aluminum foil or eight sheets of lighter foil into squares that are three inches longer than your fish. If using lighter foil, make four double-thick squares. Oil the dull side of the foil with olive oil, and place a trout, skin side down, on each square. Season both sides with salt and pepper, and open them out flat. Place two tarragon or dill sprigs (or one rosemary sprig) and two lemon slices down the middle of each, and fold the two sides together. Drizzle 1/2 teaspoon olive oil over each fish.
- Making sure that the trout are in the middle of each square, fold up the foil loosely, grabbing at the edges and crimping together tightly to make a packet. Place on a baking sheet, and bake for 10 to 15 minutes, checking one of the packets after 10 minutes. The flesh should be opaque and pull apart easily when tested with a fork.
- Place each packet on a plate. Carefully cut across the top to open it, taking care not to let the steam from inside the packet burn you. Gently remove the fish from the packet, and pour the juices over it. Sprinkle with fresh tarragon, dill or parsley. Serve, passing the lemon wedges.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 549, UnsaturatedFat 16 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 27 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 69 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 895 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams
Tips:
- Choose fresh or frozen trout: Fresh trout is best, but frozen trout can be used if it is thawed properly.
- Clean the trout: Remove the scales, fins, and entrails. Rinse the trout thoroughly under cold water.
- Season the trout: Sprinkle the trout with salt, pepper, and other desired seasonings.
- Cook the trout: There are many ways to cook trout, including baking, pan-frying, grilling, and poaching.
- Serve the trout: Trout can be served with a variety of side dishes, such as roasted vegetables, rice, or mashed potatoes.
Conclusion:
Trout is a delicious and healthy fish that can be cooked in a variety of ways. By following these tips, you can cook trout that is perfectly cooked and flavorful. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced cook, these recipes will help you create a delicious trout dish that your family and friends will love.
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