Grilled Trout with Garlic & Herbs

Servings: 2–4 | Prep Time: 10 min | Cook Time: 12–15 min

Ingredients

• 2 whole trout (cleaned and scaled, about 1 lb each)

• 4 cloves garlic (minced)

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 1 lemon (half sliced, half for juice)

• 4 sprigs fresh herbs (parsley, thyme, or dill work great)

• Salt and black pepper (to taste)

• Optional: Foil for wrapping (or a grilling basket)

Instructions

1. Prep the trout:

   • Rinse the trout under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.

   • Make 3 shallow diagonal slits on each side of the fish for better flavor penetration.

2. Season and stuff:

   • Drizzle inside and outside of each trout with olive oil.

   • Sprinkle generously with salt and black pepper.

   • Stuff the cavity with minced garlic, lemon slices, and fresh herb sprigs.

3. Grill the trout:

   • Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (about 375–400°F).

   • Place trout directly on the grill grates (or in a fish basket/foil packet if you prefer).

   • Grill for 5–7 minutes per side, until the skin is crispy and the flesh flakes easily with a fork.

   • Internal temperature should reach 145°F.

4. Finish and serve:

   • Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the trout right before serving.

   • Garnish with extra herbs if desired.