Best Grilled Whole Trout Recipes

WHOLE GRILLED TROUT

Steps:

• Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Rub each trout generously with olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt; sprinkle inside of cavities with salt and black pepper. Place half the lemon and onion slices into cavity of each trout, along with minced garlic, and place a sprig of rosemary and thyme into cavities.
• Turn preheated grill down to low and place the trout directly onto the grill; cook until flesh flakes easily and the skins are browned, 6 to 7 minutes per side, flipping once.

GRILLED WHOLE STUFFED TROUT

Steps:

• Cut 1/2 of the lemon first into quarters, then into thin slices. Cut the other 1/2 into wedges; reserve for garnish.
• Combine lemon slices, olive oil, garlic, thyme, rosemary, and red pepper flakes in a bowl.
• Rub trout generously inside and out with salt and pepper. Stuff 1/4 of the lemon-herb mixture into each trout cavity. Marinate for 1 hour in the refrigerator.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Grill trout until flesh flakes easily with a fork, about 4 minutes per side. Garnish with lemon wedges.

GRILLED WHOLE TROUT

Steps:

• Preheat a grill to medium-high heat.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

GRILLED WHOLE TROUT FOIL PACKETS

Steps:

• Preheat an outdoor grill to 350 degrees. Lay out two large sheets of heavy duty aluminum foil, long enough to wrap fish.
• Sprinkle inside of the trout with kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper. Place 3 to 4 lemon slices, sliced leeks and a couple sprigs of fresh dill into each cavity.
• Place 3 slices of lemon down the middle of each foil sheet and lay the stuffed fish on top and fold the foil up loosely around the fish and seal seems tightly.
• Place the two packets on the grill and cook until fish is cooked through and flakes easily, 18 to 22 minutes.
• Remove packets from grill, unwrap and season with a little more salt and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice, if desired.

PLANK GRILLED WHOLE TROUT

Steps:

• Place the planks into cool water and allow to soak for at least 2 hours and up to overnight.
• Preheat the grill to 375 to 400 degrees F.
• Brush the trout, inside and out with olive oil. Season inside and out with salt and pepper. Place the trout onto the planks belly down and open. Place the planks over indirect heat and grill until the fish reaches an internal temperature of 120 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer, approximately 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from the grill and allow to sit for 5 to 10 minutes before serving as is or deboning and serving.

GRILLED WHOLE TROUT RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• On a cutting board, pat the trout dry with paper towels, making sure to get inside the cavity.
• 2, Generously season the fish with salt and pepper on all sides, including the cavity.
• Stuff the lemon slices, scallions, ginger, and cilantro in the cavity of each fish.
• Slip 2 pieces of kitchen twine under each trout and tie to secure the filling inside.
• Brush both sides of the fish generously with olive oil.
• Preheat the grill to 350˚F (180˚C).
• Dip a paper towel in olive oil and generously rub over the grates of the grill. Place the trout over indirect heat and close the lid. Grill for 6 minutes. Carefully flip the fish over and continue grilling with the lid closed for 6 minutes, until cooked through.
• Cut the twine off the fish. To remove the bones, take the filling out of the cavity and gently nudge the fish apart. The bones will begin to separate from the flesh. Run your fingers along the bones to loosen, then lift the tail straight up to remove the bones and head, leaving the clean fillets behind.
• Enjoy!