Recipes

Grilled Trout with Herbed Butter Sauce

January 04, 2025 / freshwater / nevada / new hampshire / trout / utah

Flaky trout fillets are grilled and topped with a rich herbed butter sauce, highlighting the pristine waters of the Rockies and Northeast.

Flaky trout fillets are grilled and topped with a rich herbed butter sauce, highlighting the pristine waters of the Rockies and Northeast. This dish celebrates the clean, fresh flavors of trout, perfectly complemented by the vibrant herbs and creamy butter sauce. It’s an elegant yet simple way to enjoy the outdoors’ bounty.

  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 4 trout fillets
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 lemon, juiced (garden or locally grown)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (garden or locally grown)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Pat trout fillets dry and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Grill fillets skin-side down over medium-high heat for 4-5 minutes, then flip and cook for 2 more minutes.
  3. In a small saucepan, melt butter and stir in lemon juice and parsley. Drizzle over trout before serving.

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