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Honey Glazed Grilled Trout on Cedar Planks

Honey Glazed Grilled Trout on Cedar Planks
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Honey Glazed Grilled Trout on Cedar Planks offers a perfect harmony of sweet and smoky flavors, featuring tender fresh trout fillets grilled on soaked cedar planks and brushed with a luscious honey glaze. This simple yet impressive dish is healthy, flavorful, and ideal for outdoor cooking and special occasions.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 2 fresh trout fillets, skin-on (about 6–8 oz each)
  • 2 cedar planks, soaked in water for at least 1 hour
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • Salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Fresh herbs (dill or parsley), chopped, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Cedar Planks: Begin by soaking the cedar planks in water for at least 1 hour. This step is crucial to prevent the wood from catching fire on the grill and ensures a gentle smoke that infuses the trout during cooking.
  2. Make the Honey Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together honey, olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. This mixture will add that signature sweet and tangy flavor to your trout.
  3. Prep the Trout Fillets: Pat the trout fillets dry with paper towels, then lightly brush both sides with the honey glaze, reserving some for basting later. Season the fillets with a sprinkle of salt and pepper.
  4. Preheat the Grill: Heat your grill to medium heat, around 350 to 375 degrees Fahrenheit, making sure it’s clean and well-oiled to prevent sticking.
  5. Grill on Cedar Planks: Place the soaked cedar planks directly on the grill grates. Once they start to smoke, lay the trout fillets skin-side down on the planks. Close the grill lid and cook for about 12-15 minutes, basting with the remaining glaze halfway through.
  6. Check for Doneness and Serve: The trout is done when it flakes easily with a fork and has a beautiful glazed surface with caramelized honey spots. Remove from the grill carefully and garnish as desired with fresh herbs.

Notes

  • Soak the cedar planks adequately to avoid flare-ups and infuse subtle smoky flavor.
  • Use a meat thermometer to ensure trout reaches an internal temperature of 145°F.
  • Reserve some honey glaze to baste halfway through grilling for enhanced flavor and shine.
  • Cook over medium grill heat to prevent burning the glaze and cook fish evenly.
  • Handle cooked trout gently to prevent the fragile fish from breaking apart.

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Keywords: grilled trout, honey glaze, cedar plank grilling, healthy fish recipe, outdoor cooking, gluten free fish recipe

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