Whole Grilled Trout

Whole trout stuffed with herbs and flavorings, then grilled directly on grates, produces flavorful, flaky, tender fish with tasty crispy skin.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 242 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate.

Step 2

Rub each trout generously with olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt; sprinkle inside of cavities with salt and black pepper. Place half the lemon and onion slices into cavity of each trout, along with minced garlic, and place a sprig of rosemary and thyme into cavities.

Step 3

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.