Grilled Stuffed Trout
An easy recipe for Grilled Stuffed Whole Trout. Seasoned simply and stuffed with herbs and lemon, this trout is fantastic cooked on the grill, and looks worthy of a restaurant menu!
Servings: 4 trout
Cost: $30
Equipment
- 1 Butcher's Twine (We recommend you cut 2 pieces of 6 to 7-inch twine per fish)
- 1 Filet Knife (You'll need to score the skin with a sharp knife)
Ingredients
- 4 whole trout (cleaned and deboned)
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons coarse black pepper
- 2 lemons, 1 thinly sliced (one for stuffing, one for drizzling at the end)
- 1 bunch fresh thyme
Instructions
- Preheat Grill: Prep grill for direct grilling, using lump charcoal, targeting 450 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Prep Fish: Using a sharp fillet knife, place the trout on a cutting board and score the outside skin side with two X patterns. Coat the outside skin and the meat inside of the trout with olive oil. Then liberally season with salt and pepper (on the skin and meat).
- Stuff: Lay the trout filet on your cutting board. Stuff the inside of the seasoned trout with 2 slices of lemon and a few sprigs of fresh thyme. Tie together the stuffed trout using kitchen twine. We use two pieces of twine per fish.
- Grill Direct: Place fish on the grill grates over direct heat and grill for 6 minutes. The flesh should crisp up. Flip and continue grilling the other side over direct heat for an additional 6 minutes. Remove the fish when it reaches between 135 - 140 degrees Fahrenheit using a digital thermometer, or when the fish has cooked through.
- Serve: Rest for 10 minutes, remove the butcher’s twine, and serve. Drizzle with freshly squeezed lemon juice.
Notes
Buying Trout: When looking at whole trout, they should not smell "fishy". The eyes of fresh trout should be clear, not cloudy. If they are, they won't be as fresh. Call ahead to your fishmonger to make sure the trout is pre-cleaned to save you the prep time.
Seasoning: You can modify this grilled trout recipe with any seasoning, like our seafood seasoning. We like the simplicity of the salt and pepper. Feel free to swap out any other fresh herb like rosemary, tarragon, or oregano.
Nutrition
Calories: 145kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 3491mg | Potassium: 125mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 76IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 1mg
