How to Cook Trout

Trout is a popular choice among seafood lovers. Among the most popular varieties are rainbow trout (which has a soft texture, pink oily flesh and a mild yet pleasant flavor) and ocean trout (a much firmer consistency and a less oily, almost orange-hued flesh). The flavor of ocean trout is sweeter than that of its river dwelling cousin, which makes it a likely candidate for delicate sauces such as a beurre blanc.

In addition, many people prefer coral trout which, like ocean trout, has firm white flesh and a subtle flavor.  Coral trout is commonly prepared by frying, baking, poaching, steaming or grilling. Ocean trout is usually prepared using the same methods as with other fish. Rainbow trout, on the other hand, is slightly more limited in its uses and is prepared by frying, baking or grilling it. Its soft, oily flesh makes it more difficult to poach or steam than the aforementioned species.

One popular way of preparing rainbow trout is to coat it in a savory batter and deep fry it. The recipe below will provide instructions on how to do just that. Furthermore, this recipe is not only meant for rainbow trout but is also fine for both ocean trout and coral trout. Remember to be careful of small bones when eating trout as they are usually present in large quantities. Vinegar helps to dissolve fish bones in an emergency but this remedy is not always completely effective.

Battered Deep Fried Trout

Serves 4

For this recipe you will need:

Step 1

Put the flour into a large mixing bowl with the salt and pepper garlic and chili powder. Mix it together so that the spices are evenly dispersed throughout.

Step 2

With your hand, make a small depression in the center of the flour mixture and pour the cold club soda into it. Mix it together until the ingredients are just barely mixed. The batter will have small lumps in it.

Step 3

Beat the egg white until peaks appear and add it to the batter, gently mixing it in.

Step 4

Heat the oil in your frying vessel of choice. An actual deep fryer or a wok are both good choices but any large, deep vessel that won’t tip over is fine.

Step 5

How to Cook Trout

How to Cook Trout

Once your oil is hot enough to fry with, dip the trout filets in the batter and fry until golden brown, about 5 minutes. When the fish is done it will be flaky. Remove the filets from the hot oil and place them on a plate lined with bunched paper towels to absorb the excess grease. Season with additional salt and pepper if desired.  This fish could pair well with vinegar, tartar sauce or a nice citrus butter if you are feeling creative.

Another option for preparing trout is to cook it on a barbeque grill. While they are more labor intensive, charcoal grills impart a smoky flavor that you just don’t get with propane. Additionally, you can add wood chips to your charcoal briquettes to make the smoke even more flavorful. However, if you don’t feel like the hassle of lighting a grill and waiting for it to heat up (or simply don’t own one) propane is fine. Here is a quick and easy recipe for preparing trout on the grill.

Grilled Trout Recipe

Serves 4

For this grilled trout recipe you will need:

Step 1

Melt the butter in a saucepan over low heat or in the microwave. Stir in the lemon, lime orange juice and salt and pepper.

Step 2

Place the trout filets in the citrus butter and let them marinate for 30 to 60 minutes. Light your grill and tend to flavoring the charcoal with wood chips. If you have a propane grill, this step does not take nearly as long.

Step 3

Lay down a sheet of aluminum foil and spray it thoroughly with non-stick spray. Place the marinated trout filets on the aluminum foil and grill until flaky, brushing them with the butter mixture as you go. However, don’t brush them immediately before consuming because of the possible bacterial contamination from the raw filets soaking in the butter mixture. Once they are flaky, remove from the grill and place on a serving platter.

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