Planked Trout Recipes

PLANK GRILLED WHOLE TROUT

Steps:

• Place the planks into cool water and allow to soak for at least 2 hours and up to overnight.
• Preheat the grill to 375 to 400 degrees F.
• Brush the trout, inside and out with olive oil. Season inside and out with salt and pepper. Place the trout onto the planks belly down and open. Place the planks over indirect heat and grill until the fish reaches an internal temperature of 120 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer, approximately 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from the grill and allow to sit for 5 to 10 minutes before serving as is or deboning and serving.

RAINBOW TROUT ROASTED ON A CEDAR PLANK

Steps:

• Prepare and preheat your grill by building a fire on 1 side of the grill.
• In a small bowl, mix together the salt, pepper, red chili powder, and herbes de Provence. Open each trout's belly and lightly rub on the chili spice mixture. Next, place 2 lemon slices into each trout's belly and then carefully place each trout onto a cedar plank.
• Cook the trout planks in a covered barbecue away from direct heat for 15 minutes. Then, move the planks over the direct heat and cook for an additional 5 to 7 minutes, covered. The cedar planks will begin to smoke, and the trout will begin to turn golden brown. Once the trout is finished cooking, remove the planks from the grill and set aside. Carefully, lift the fish off the plank and serve.

PLANKED TROUT

Steps:

• Soak two thick boards of cedar or wood plank of choice and soak them in cold water for at least 1 hour.
• Center fish on the boards. Brush with oil; season with black and cayenne pepper, salt and herbs.
• Place them in a 350F oven and back for 20 minutes or the fish starts to flake in the thickest part. Planks may also be broiled on a grill, place 6 to 7 inches from the heat source and cook for similar amount of time.