Cook's Illustrated Recipe: How to Make Grilled Whole Trout

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil provides healthy fats while vegetable oil is more budget-friendly.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat alternative, while margarine can be a cheaper option.

Clean the trout thoroughly and pat dry with paper towels.

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.

Brush the trout inside and out with olive oil.

Season the trout generously with salt and black pepper.

Stuff the cavity of the trout with lemon slices, fresh herbs, and garlic cloves.

Place the trout on the grill, skin side down.

Cook for 6-8 minutes, then carefully flip the trout.

Grill for another 6-8 minutes until the flesh is opaque and flakes easily.

Remove the trout from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes.

Serve with melted butter, additional lemon wedges, and fresh herbs.

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