How to Make Whole Grilled Trout - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like the taste of freshly grilled fish, and whole grilled trout is no exception. This recipe offers a simple and delicious way to prepare this flavorful fish, allowing its natural flavors to shine through with just a few basic ingredients. Whether you catch the trout yourself or pick it up from your local fishmonger, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your grilling repertoire.

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Ingredients

  • 2 whole trout, cleaned
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
  • 1 pinch coarse sea salt to taste
  • 1 pinch ground black pepper
  • ½ lemon, thinly sliced
  • ½ sweet onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 2 whole trout

  • Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Rub the outside of each trout generously with olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt.
  • Sprinkle inside cavities with salt and black pepper. Place 1/2 of the lemon and onion slices into cavity of each trout as well, along with minced garlic, sprig of rosemary, and sprig of thyme.
  • 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.
  • Nutrition

    242 cal.

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 92mg
    • Sodium: 156mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 4g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 31g
    • Vitamin C: 16mg
    • Calcium: 132mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 654mg