Grilled whole trout gets a crisp, smoky skin and a bright dill-lemon finish, paired with a summery German-style warm potato and cucumber salad.
Total time: 40 minutes
Estimated cost: $17–$21 based on the listed ingredient prices
Health notes: Approximately 620 calories per serving, with about 48 grams of protein, moderate carbohydrates, and heart-healthy omega-3 fats.
Drink pairing: A chilled dry Riesling complements the trout’s smoke, lemony dill, and tangy cucumber salad.
Details
Ingredients
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Whole Rainbow Trout2 small cleaned whole trout, about 12 ounces each $7.99
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Organic Slicing Cucumbers1 large cucumber, thinly sliced $1.10
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Yellow Potato1 pound, cut into 1-inch pieces $1.69
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Sweet Onion1/4 medium, finely sliced $1.43
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Organic Dill Bunch3 tablespoons chopped, plus sprigs for serving $2.69
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Organic Lemons1 lemon, halved $1.29
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Sour cream or plain Greek yogurt1/3 cup
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Dijon mustard1 tablespoon
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White wine vinegar1 tablespoon
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Olive oil2 tablespoons, divided
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Honey1 teaspoon
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Kosher salt3/4 teaspoon, plus more for the potato water
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Black pepper1/2 teaspoon
Instructions
- Heat a grill to medium-high, clean and oil the grates, and bring a saucepan of salted water to a boil. Cut the potatoes, slice the cucumber and onion, chop the dill, and pat the trout dry inside and out.
- Boil the potatoes until just tender, 12–15 minutes. Meanwhile, whisk the sour cream, mustard, vinegar, honey, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 tablespoons dill, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and several grinds of pepper in a serving bowl.
- Drain the potatoes well and fold them into the dressing while warm. Let cool for 5 minutes, then gently mix in the cucumber and onion; taste and adjust the seasoning.
- Rub the trout with the remaining olive oil and season inside and out with the remaining salt and pepper. Place a few dill sprigs and two thin lemon slices inside each cavity.
- Grill the trout with the lid closed for 4–5 minutes per side, turning carefully with two spatulas, until the skin is crisp and the thickest part reaches 145°F or flakes easily.
- Squeeze the remaining lemon over the trout, scatter with the reserved dill, and plate one trout per person with the warm potato-cucumber salad alongside.