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    Home » Field To Table » Garlic – Citrus Stuffed Whole Rainbow Trout

    Garlic – Citrus Stuffed Whole Rainbow Trout

    Posted on May 16, 2017 By Beth Neels

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    This Roasted Garlic -Citrus Stuffed Rainbow Trout is delicious, juicy and is melt in your mouth tender!

    2 whole trout with lemon slices on top
    Garlic – Citrus Stuffed Whole Rainbow Trout

    This past weekend we visited a small fish monger in the city that a friend told us about. It’s very strange that we hadn’t heard of him before for several reasons. One, he has been there for eons and second he is Greek and we know half of the Greek restaraunt owners in town! Anyway, Eric and I were like kids in a candy shop!

    whole rainbow trout on pewter platter

    The shop actually serves lunches and dinners and there were 2 Rochester city police officers there, so I told Eric, his food must be good! We had looked at the menu online and Eric saw the smelt. So, of course, Eric’s first question was “Are the smelt from Canada?” The answer came back affirmative, so that was the first thing he ordered. Unfortunately, the only way you can get those is pre-breaded. The frozen ones are the Peruvian ones that we have found around town. They do not even compare. They are a different species and much larger.

    close up roasted asparagus and beech mushrooms with fish

    We went rather crazy and bought dry- aged scallops, grouper, (we made this Bacon Horseradish Crusted Grouper) haddock and these gorgeous rainbow trout!

    Rainbow Trout have been introduced to every continent, except Antarctica and are widely available in my local area.

    trout, asparagus and mushrooms arranged on pewter platter

    I roasted up 4 whole heads of garlic to stuff these with. Lemon and lime slices added a wonderful citrus flavor! Dill just rounded out the flavors! We also found gorgeous Beech and Royal mushrooms from Wegman’s and the flavor of those roasted with the asparagus was exquisite!

    rainbow trout with lemon on platter

    This Stuffed Trout recipe is so simple, gluten free and couldn’t be tastier! If you have the oppurtunity to buy rainbow trout, seize it, immediately! They can be found whole or with the heads removed. If you want them too, the fish monger will remove the head for you. Although, if you keep the heads, they make great fish stock to be used in other dishes!

    two rainbow trout on pewter platter

    As always, thanks for stopping and reading! I enjoy your comments, so please leave one below! Help us out by sharing this post to your social media! Hope you enjoy this delicious dish! Have fun Cooking!

    Two whole trout on pewter platter with sliced lemons.

    Garlic – Citrus Stuffed Whole Rainbow Trout

    This trout is easy, flavorful, moist and melt in your mouth tender!
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    5 from 12 votes
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 25 minutes
    Servings: 2 people
    Calories: 289kcal
    Author: Beth Neels
    Cost: $10

    Ingredients

    • 2 Rainbow trout
    • 1 lemon, sliced thin
    • 1 lime, sliced thin
    • 1 head roasted garlic
    • 1/2 tsp. Black Pepper
    • 1 tbsp chopped dill, fresh
    • 2 tsp olive oil or butter

    Instructions

    • Roast garlic. Cut tip off of garlic head. Drizzle with olive oil. Wrap in aluminum foil. Roast at 400°F for approximately 45 minutes. Can be done ahead and frozen for up six months. Remove from freezer, thaw and use as you would fresh.
    • Squeeze garlic from heads into a small bowl. Mix with dill. Spread garlic / dill mixture on the inside of the trout on both fillets.
    • Coat a large non stick skillet with olive oil. Brown lemon and lime slices until golden. Then stuff them into the trout cavity.
    • Add more olive oil to pan and brown trout on both sides over medium high heat. About 5 minutes per side, until golden brown. Serve immediately. 
    cast iron frying pan 12″
    platter, serving
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    Notes

    Best when eaten fresh.
    Leftovers can be refrigerated for 2 days. 
    It is best to eat leftovers cold.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 289kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 164mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin C: 42.7mg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 0.9mg
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    Comments

    1. Patty

      May 23, 2017 at 11:50 am

      5 stars
      Found your recipe on Foodgawker, it looks so tasty, I love this recipe and will certainly try it!

      Reply
      • Binky

        May 24, 2017 at 10:34 am

        Thank you Patty! I’m so glad you enjoyed it! Let me know how you like it!

        Reply
    2. Laura

      May 22, 2017 at 11:54 pm

      5 stars
      love this trout, and what a beautiful picture

      Reply
      • Binky

        May 23, 2017 at 10:56 am

        Thank you so much, Laura! My first photo to be accepted to Foodgawker! I’m very pleased!

        Reply
    3. jacquee | i sugar coat it!

      May 17, 2017 at 1:38 pm

      5 stars
      This is my kind of fish dish. I love all the garlic the stuffed in there and all the flavours work so well together. Plus, your photos are mouth-watering!

      Reply
      • Binky

        May 17, 2017 at 4:11 pm

        Thank you Jacquee! The garlic really does make the dish!

        Reply
    4. Luci's Morsels

      May 17, 2017 at 12:41 pm

      5 stars
      Yummy! I love all of the flavors in this recipe and this is perfect for summer! Thanks for sharing! Luci’s Morsels | fashion. food. frivolity.

      Reply
      • Binky

        May 17, 2017 at 12:47 pm

        Thank you for reading, Luci!

        Reply
    5. Kelly

      May 17, 2017 at 12:09 pm

      How great to know a bunch of Greek local chefs! Always good to have the hookup 🙂

      Reply
      • Binky

        May 17, 2017 at 12:39 pm

        Very true! There is great talent among the lot! The funny thing is that they are all from this one little village!

        Reply
    6. Nicola @ Happy Healthy Motivated

      May 17, 2017 at 12:08 pm

      5 stars
      I’ve seen fish cooked like this so many times but I’ve never tried it myself! Getting the lemon right in there must give it the most amazing citrus flavour!

      Reply
      • Binky

        May 17, 2017 at 12:38 pm

        It really adds a wonderful brightness to the moist, flaky fish! Thanks, Nicola!

        Reply
    7. Elaine @ Dishes Delish

      May 17, 2017 at 11:48 am

      5 stars
      I thought I already commented. But I don’t see it. Beautiful photos Beth!! I love trout and this looks fabulous!

      Reply
      • Binky

        May 17, 2017 at 12:48 pm

        Thank you Elaine! That’s high praise coming for a Foodgawker queen!

        Reply
    8. Gabby

      May 16, 2017 at 8:19 pm

      Fabulous recipe Beth! I love finding new stores in your neighbourhood. Although I too find it quite odd when I don’t know one because I think I know my way around mine very well! Roasted garlic makes everything amazing, doesn’t it?!

      Reply
      • Binky

        May 16, 2017 at 9:50 pm

        Absolutely correct on both points! I can’t believe I didn’t know this shop was there and roasted garlic…??? I live for it, I think! Thanks, Gabby! You’re the best!

        Reply
    9. Julie | Bunsen Burner Bakery

      May 16, 2017 at 3:44 pm

      I’ve never cooked whole fish before! I never know where to get great fresh whole fish around here – I need a good fish monger. This sounds delicious!

      Reply
      • Binky

        May 16, 2017 at 4:24 pm

        It really is delicious! Most towns have at least one decent fish market. Usually run by Europeans or Asians! You could certainly use fillets too. Just rub the garlic all over the fish and squeeze the juice over! Thanks for your comment, Julie!

        Reply
    10. Katherine @ wanderspice

      May 16, 2017 at 2:55 pm

      Lemon and garlic on fresh fish are one of my favorite ways to grill. Lemon does wonders, doesn’t it?

      Reply
      • Binky

        May 16, 2017 at 3:29 pm

        Katherine, it really makes a huge difference bringing out the flavor of the fish, for sure! Thank you for your comment!

        Reply
    11. Jordan

      May 16, 2017 at 2:14 pm

      5 stars
      Oh I love rainbow trout and am always looking for more ways to cook it. This looks great, and simple too!

      Reply
      • Binky

        May 16, 2017 at 3:28 pm

        It’s super easy and stays so moist. I think you’ll love it! Thanks Jordan!

        Reply
    12. Renee Gardner

      May 16, 2017 at 1:16 pm

      5 stars
      A good fishmonger is so valuable! I love learning new ways to make different kinds of fish.

      Reply
      • Binky

        May 16, 2017 at 1:32 pm

        Agreed! We have several around but this guy has a better selection of fresh fish! Thanks, Renee!

        Reply
    13. Pretty

      May 16, 2017 at 1:15 pm

      5 stars
      what a great summer dish! Would be great on the BBQ! Thanks for the great recipe.

      Reply
      • Binky

        May 16, 2017 at 1:31 pm

        They would absolutely be great for the grill! Thank you Pretty!

        Reply
    14. Lisa Bryan | Downshiftology

      May 16, 2017 at 12:33 pm

      5 stars
      This is the perfect summertime meal! I love rainbow trout and imagine the citrus adds such vibrancy.

      Reply
      • Binky

        May 16, 2017 at 1:08 pm

        Thank you Lisa! Yes, the citrus adds a great kick! It whole be great on the grill too!

        Reply
    15. Patty

      May 16, 2017 at 12:13 pm

      All the flavors I like in one recipe, great tip about freezing the garlic! Must try your recipe!

      Reply
      • Binky

        May 16, 2017 at 1:34 pm

        I love roasting extra garlic and freezing because it does take quite a long time to roast. If you have it in the freezer, you can pull it out anytime and it adds such a beautiful depth of flavor! Thank you Patty!

        Reply
    16. Emily @ Recipes to Nourish

      May 16, 2017 at 12:00 pm

      5 stars
      This is a beautiful meal! I love all of that garlic and dill, two of my favorites with fish. So pretty served with that asparagus and mushrooms too.

      Reply
      • Binky

        May 16, 2017 at 12:05 pm

        Thank you Emily! I am addicted to roasted garlic! It was so tasty, I want to do it again tonight!

        Reply
    17. Joyce

      May 16, 2017 at 11:55 am

      Wonderful recipe! We were going to go up to the cottage this year to catch some fresh fish and I was trying to get some ideas on how to make them! This recipe is perfect!! 🙂

      Reply
      • Binky

        May 16, 2017 at 12:06 pm

        This is so quick and easy! This would be great for the cottage with fresh fish! Thanks Joyce!

        Reply
    18. Luci's Morsels

      May 16, 2017 at 11:37 am

      5 stars
      I am loving all of the flavors you’ve used in this recipe and how simple it is to make. You pictures are great too! Thanks for sharing! Luci’s Morsels | fashion. food. frivolity.

      Reply
      • Binky

        May 16, 2017 at 12:08 pm

        Thank you so much, Luci! I have been working hard on the photos so I’m glad it’s paying off! 🙂

        Reply
    19. Binky

      May 16, 2017 at 11:31 am

      Thank you Tara! It really was a great find, this seafood shop. I went back yesterday to grab more scallops, LOL!

      Reply
    20. Tara

      May 16, 2017 at 11:17 am

      I love when I locate new shops like that. Looks like you came across quite a find! Such a wonderful preparation for this fish. The addition of the roasted garlic sounds incredible

      Reply

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