Steelhead trout, a sea-run form of rainbow trout, is prized for its delicate flavor and firm texture. With its versatility, steelhead can be prepared in various ways, including baking. Baking steelhead trout allows for a moist and flaky result, while the honey or maple glaze adds a sweet and decadent touch. This article will provide you with the essential steps and tips to create a delicious and memorable steelhead trout dish using a honey or maple glaze.
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STEELHEAD TROUT BAKED WITH HONEY OR MAPLE GLAZE
Steps:
- Melt the butter in a small sauce pan over low heat. Whisk in the ingredients. Place the fish in the center of a rectangle of foil. Pour the glaze over the fish and fold the packet around the fish. Preheat the oven to 400°F. (This essentially allows the fish to marinate). If you're in a big hurry, start the oven before you make the glaze and just pop it in. Bake for 10 minutes + 10 minutes for each inch of thickness. So, a one inch thick fillet would bake for twenty minutes. 1.5″ would be 25 minutes. Got it? The recipe makes enough glaze for a little over two pounds of fish. It is easily halved or doubled. This recipe could be done on the grill, but remember to not cook the fish over direct heat, unless you enjoy rubbery, dried out fish. On the grill it can be done in a foil packet as described or you may skip it. If you choose to grill, place it skin side up, first. Once the fish has cooked, it falls apart, the skin sort of holds it together, making transfer a little bit easier.
HONEY STEELHEAD TROUT
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- Place trout, skin-side down, onto the prepared baking sheet. Cover trout with honey and sprinkle mesquite seasoning, black pepper, and seasoned salt over honey. Press honey and seasonings into trout using a fork.
- Bake in the preheated oven until fish flakes easily with a fork, 15 to 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 228.2 calories, Carbohydrate 25.4 g, Cholesterol 61.1 mg, Fat 5.3 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 20.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 1656.7 mg, Sugar 23.2 g
Tips:
- Choose the right fish: Steelhead trout is the best choice for this recipe, but you can also use other types of trout or salmon.
- Prepare the fish properly: Clean and gut the fish, and remove the head and tail if desired. Score the skin of the fish to help the glaze penetrate.
- Use a good quality glaze: The glaze is what will give the fish its flavor, so use a glaze that you like. You can use a store-bought glaze or make your own.
- Cook the fish properly: Cook the fish until it is cooked through but still moist. The best way to do this is to bake it in a preheated oven.
- Serve the fish immediately: Steelhead trout is best served immediately after it is cooked. You can garnish it with fresh herbs or lemon wedges.
Conclusion:
Steelhead trout baked with honey or maple glaze is a delicious and easy-to-make dish. It is perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. With its flaky flesh and sweet glaze, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table.
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