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11) Whole grilled trout with lemon, dill, and butter

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 2 whole trout cleaned, 10–12 oz each
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter softened
  • 1 lemon thinly sliced
  • 4 sprigs fresh dill
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Method
 

  1. Preheat grill to medium, about 400°F (200°C). Oil grate with a brush or oil-soaked paper towel.
  2. Pat trout dry. Rub inside and out with salt, pepper, and olive oil. Place 1 tbsp butter, 2 lemon slices, and 2 dill sprigs inside each fish.
  3. Grill trout skin-side down over direct heat for 4–5 minutes. Flip carefully and grill 3–4 more minutes, until flesh flakes and internal temp reaches 145°F (63°C).
  4. Remove fish to a plate and let rest 2 minutes. Serve with extra lemon wedges.