Grilled Cedar Plank Steelhead Trout
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Time for a simple grilled fish recipe – but after you taste this one, you’ll realize there’s nothing “simple” about this EASY recipe!
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Simple Steps + Delicious Flavors
The flavors of this grilled steelhead trout are fresh and complex, thanks to the lemons, shallots, fennel and the cedar plank.
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Grilled Cedar Plank Steelhead Trout
- 2 lbs steelhead trout fillets, deboned and cut into 2 equal portions
- 1 lemon, sliced 1/4″ thick
- 1 shallot, thinly sliced
- 4 sprigs of fresh fennel
- sea salt
- cracked black pepper
- 2 cedar grilling planks, submerged and soaked for at least 2 hours
Place one fillet on each cedar plank.
Top with lemons, shallots and fennel frond. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Grill steelhead trout over indirect heat, covered with a grill dome for 8-10 minutes.
Rotate 180° halfway through grilling time.
Check for doneness and remove from flame if cooked to your preference.
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