Over the past few days, I’ve heard many people say that it feels like autumn. Some people notice the golden glow of the evening due to the changing sun, while others notice the cool breeze mixing with a warm summer night. The leaves are also changing from bright green to subtly faded to pale yellow. They hint slightly at the inevitable end of summer and the arrival of autumn.
The arrival of each season is marked by welcoming traditions, like the first day of putting on flip-flops to signal the official start of summer, or drinking a cup of warm apple cider on a crisp day to signal the start of fall. Masu. There are also traditions of seasonal departures, such as a last day at the lake before school starts. Moments like these, big and small, are celebrated every year. Loaded with fresh citrus and garden herbs, we think this trout recipe is perfect for the end of summer and the arrival of fall.
This trout recipe is suitable for all fish species, including rainbow trout, cutthroat, and brown trout. The fillet can be removed from the bone and cooked with the skin on. Citrus fruits can be adjusted to suit whatever is fresh and available, such as oranges, lemons, limes, and grapefruit. The same thing happens with herbs. Use what you have in your garden at the end of summer. enjoy!
Trout at the end of summer
material
- 8 trout fillets
- 2 oranges or other citrus fruits
- A handful of fresh herbs such as tarragon, dill, and parsley
- salt and pepper taste
Instructions
- After washing the trout fillets, season with salt and pepper.
- Slice the orange thinly and place in a single layer on top of one fish fillet.
- Garnish with parsley, tarragon, and dill sprigs over the orange slices.
- Place the second fish fillet on top and tie the fish, herbs, and citrus together with kitchen twine.
- Place the fillets in the grill basket and place on the preheated grill over medium heat.
- Close the grill lid and cook the fish for 7 minutes.
- Flip the basket and cook the fish for another 7 minutes.
- Serve garnished with extra orange slices.
Lindsey Bartosz is an 8th generation Moab girl who loves hiking, hunting, fishing, cooking, writing, photography, and creating websites. www.huntingandcooking.com.