WHOLE TROUT IN PARCHMENT

We routinely make this juicy fish recipe. Whole trouts are easily available in the seafood section of your local grocery store. And prep is super simple. Wrapped in parchment, the mild, slightly sweet taste and buttery texture of trout is perfectly balanced by the bright, citrusy notes of lemon and aromatic herbs created with our infused oils and balsamics. Unwrapping the parchment reveals a beautifully cooked whole trout, its skin lightly crisped and its flesh glistening.

INGREDIENTS:

2 fresh whole trout, cleaned; head, tail and fins removed with sharp knife.
2 tbsp Sicilian Lemon white balsamic
2 tbsp Garlic EVOO 
2 tbsp your choice of Gremolata, Herbes de Provence or Tuscan Herb EVOO 
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Parchment paper for wrapping

DIRECTIONS:  

For oven or air fry cooking: Preheat the oven or air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Remove head, tail and fins with sharp fish knife. Rinse the trout inside and outside, then pat dry with paper towels. Season the inside and outside of the fish with salt and pepper. In a small dish, whisk together the oils and balsamics. Gently press mixture into cavity and all over skin. Cut two large pieces of parchment paper, enough to wrap each trout completely. Place each trout in the centre of a piece of parchment paper. Wrap the parchment paper around each trout, folding the edges to seal the package tightly. Place the wrapped trout on a baking sheet. Bake the trout in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, depending on the size of the fish. When done, place parchment package on cutting board. Open parchment. Check the trout is indeed done. The flesh is barely opaque and flakes easily with a fork. To easily remove bones lift the centre bone from fish. The rest of the bone structure will easily join in. Slice into portions. Serve with drizzles on Lemon white balsamic. 

For grilling: Heat BBQ/Grill to 400°. Follow directions above for fish prep and parchment wrapping. When ready to cook, turn off one side of grill completely. Place parchment-wrapped fish directly on cool side of grill, away from any flame. Do not place on a baking sheet. Cook for 10-12 minutes. Remove from grill and follow remaining directions above.