Rocky Mtn Barbecue Trout With Alberta Maple Whiskey Gastrique Recipes

ROCKY MTN. BARBECUE TROUT WITH ALBERTA MAPLE WHISKEY GASTRIQUE

Steps:

• For the Alberta Maple Whiskey-Apple and Sage Gastrique:.
• Bring sugar, maple syrup and 2 tablespoons of water to a boil in a 1-quart saucepan; stir in the shallots, garlic, peppercorns, and bay leaves. Continue stirring until sugar is dissolved, then boil, swirling occasionally, until mixture is a golden caramel, about 5 minutes.
• Remove from heat and add vinegar, whiskey and lemon juice, swirl over low heat until caramel is dissolved. Add heavy cream and reduce by one-third. Add hard butter and whisk until dissolved.
• Strain through a colander. Add the apples and sage Season with salt and pepper.
• For the Trout:.
• Lay out all 4 trout on a dry towel. Arrange sliced lemon in carcass of trout. Lay sprigs of parsley on lemon slices. Season with salt & pepper. Fold trout back to natural position. Wrap in foil parcel for barbecue. Cook for approximately 15 to 20 minutes until cooked medium.
• Ladle 4 oz. of the gastrique over the trout Garnish with a sprig of parsley or sage.

BLAZINGLY SIMPLE BUT TRUE TROUT

Steps:

• Preheat grill.
• Place fillet, skin side down, in the center of an aluminum foil rectangle. Sprinkle dill over top, lightly squeeze some lemon over, and place a slice of lemon on trout. Fold foil over trout, leaving no air gaps, and fold edges to prevent leaking. Put foil pack on grill and cook for 7 to 10 minutes, or until fish is cooked to your liking. Flip twice during cooking.

BARBECUED TROUT

Steps:

• Combine the soy sauce, ketchup, lemon juice, oil and rosemary; pour two-thirds of marinade into a large resealable plastic bag; add fish. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate bag for 1 hour, turning once. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade for basting. , Drain and discard marinade. Place fish in a single layer in a well-greased hinged wire grill basket. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 8-10 minutes or until fish is browned on the bottom. Turn and baste with reserved marinade; grill 5-7 minutes longer or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Serve with lemon if desired.

ROCKY MOUNTAIN RAINBOW TROUT WITH TROUT ROE

Steps:

• Open the trout fillets and fan out like a book, lifting open both fillets to create an even, somewhat flat surface.
• In a small bowl, mix together the sumac and salt. Season the trout on both sides with the sumac-salt blend.
• Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high. Working in batches, add one trout at a time, flesh-side down, and cook undisturbed for 1 to 2 minutes. Flip the fish and cook until firm throughout, 1 to 2 more minutes. Transfer the trout to a warm plate, skin-side down, and tent with foil until all the fish is cooked. Repeat with the remaining oil and fish. (You only need 3 tablespoons oil: 1 tablespoon for each batch except the last, which won't need it.)
• Lightly drizzle the cooked trout with more oil, if desired. Garnish with walnuts and watercress; spoon the trout roe on top. Serve immediately.

BARBECUE BAKED FISH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Rinse fillets and arrange in a lightly-greased 9 x 13-inch pan.
• Melt margarine in a saucepan.
• Add all of the remaining ingredients to the melted margarine.
• Mix well and stir occasionally for 5-10 minutes.
• Pour mixture over fish fillets.
• Bake 15-18 minutes until fish flakes easily.

SHERYL CROW'S SHERRY VINEGAR GASTRIQUE

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, combine the vinegar, sugar, and salt and bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally as the mixture heats. Let the mixture boil for 10-12 minutes or until reduced by half.
• Reduce the heat to low so the vinegar simmers. Stir in the thyme, sage, bay leaf, rosemary, and peppercorns and let the gastrique simmer for 3-4 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool for 10 minutes.
• Strain the gastrique into a glass bowl and let it cool to room temperature. At this point, the gastrique should be the consistency of light syrup, and thick enough to coat the back of a spoon . Use right away or cover and store at room temperature for up to 10 days. Enjoy!