Grilled Rainbow Trout with Dill
Grilled Rainbow Trout with Dill
Whole rainbow trout grilled with lemon and fresh dill. Simple, smoky, and packed with lean protein.
Species nutrition
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Ingredients
For 4 servings
- 4 fillets (6 oz each) Rainbow trout fillets
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 tablespoons Fresh dill (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper
- for serving Lemon wedges
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (1 trout fillet (6 oz))
Total for 4 servings: 1160 cal · 144g protein
For informational and journaling purposes only. Results are estimates based on published nutrition databases and may not match your specific food.
Instructions
Prep: 10 min | Cook: 12 min
- 1
Pat trout fillets dry. Brush both sides lightly with olive oil.
- 2
Season with salt and pepper on both sides.
- 3
Preheat grill to medium-high (400°F). Oil the grates well.
- 4
Grill trout skin-side down for 5-6 minutes without moving.
- 5
Flip carefully and grill 4-5 minutes more until flesh is opaque and reaches 145°F.
- 6
Mix dill, lemon juice, and garlic in a small bowl. Spoon over hot fish.
- 7
Serve immediately with lemon wedges.
Cooking tips
- • Leave the skin on—it helps hold the fillet together on the grill.
- • A fish basket or grill mat prevents sticking on wire grates.
- • Rainbow trout is delicate; use a wide spatula when flipping.
