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Whole Trout

Cultural Context

Whole trout has been a staple in Austrian cuisine, often enjoyed in the alpine regions where fresh fish is abundant. Traditionally, it is prepared simply to highlight the fish's natural flavors, often grilled or baked with herbs and lemon. This dish is a symbol of rustic Austrian cooking that celebrates fresh, local ingredients. Today, variations can be found globally, with many adapting the method to suit different culinary styles.

AustrianATmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 whole steelhead trout
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon garlic oil
1 tablespoon champagne vinegar
1 cup delicata squash, diced
1 cup white sweet potatoes, diced
1 shallot, chopped
2 cups kale, chopped
2 tablespoons garlic chives, chopped

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier with unsaturated fats.

white wine

🥗Healthier: chicken broth

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Chicken broth maintains moisture without alcohol.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: mixed dried herbs

Dried herbs are more accessible and have a longer shelf life.

capers

🥗Healthier: green olives

💰Cheaper: pickles

Green olives provide a similar briny flavor.

1

Welcome and introduction to the recipe.

2

Discuss how to select fresh whole fish, looking for clear eyes and a slime glaze on the skin.

3

Make a cut along the collar bone to the spine of the fish, keeping the skin intact.

4

Debone the fish while keeping the fillet intact, removing pin bones with tweezers.

5

Season the inside of the fish with garlic oil, salt, and lemon zest.

6

Season the outside of the fish with a generous amount of oil and salt.

7

Place the fish on the grill, ensuring the skin is crispy before flipping.

8

Transfer the fish to a 450-degree convection oven for about 6 minutes.

9

Prepare vegetables (delicata squash, white sweet potatoes, shallot, kale) for roasting.

10

Make a vinaigrette with minced garlic chives, champagne vinegar, salt, and olive oil, without emulsifying.

11

Roast the vegetables in the oven at 450 degrees for 8-10 minutes.

12

Prepare a sweet potato puree as a base for serving.

13

Glaze the cooked fish with a sauce made from fish stock or alternative sauces like ponzu or barbecue sauce.

14

Plate the roasted vegetables on top of the sweet potato puree and place the fish on top.

15

Finish with a garnish and serve.

Cooking Techniques

grillingbakingsautéing

Equipment Needed

grillbaking dishsmall saucepanspatulaknifecutting board

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Dietary

pescatariangluten-free

Allergens

fishmilk

Also Known As

Grilled TroutBaked Trout

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