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Grilled trout in grill basket.

Grilled Trout Recipe

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  • Author: Emily Dingmann of myeverydaytable.com
  • Prep Time: 2 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 12 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Grill
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

This grilled trout recipe is simply seasoned, delicious, and nutritious. Quick and easy, ready in less than 15 minutes. 


Ingredients

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  • 4 6oz. lake trout fillets
  • 2 Tbsp. butter
  • 2 tsp. old bay seasoning OR 4 cloves minced garlic
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Pre-heat grill to medium-high heat.
  2. Season trout. Pat fillet with paper towel and place onto grill basket or foil basket. Top with small pats of butter.
    grilled lake trout in grill basket
  3. Season as desired. Sprinkle lightly with old bay seasoning or minced garlic if using. Otherwise season with sea salt and black pepper to taste. 
    Grilled trout in grill basket.
  4. Grill for about 3-5 minutes per side, skin side down first, until fish flakes easily. Thinner pieces will only take 3 minutes.
    Trout in grill basket on grill.
  5. Season with salt and pepper to taste.


Notes

  • To prevent trout from sticking to grill, use a grill basket or make a foil basket. You can grill directly on grill grates, but make sure they are very clean and you oil the skin a bit to prevent it from sticking.