Enjoying the wonderful weather and barbecuing with friends and family outside in the park or in the garden – sounds like the perfect day to us. Spring and summer are known to be barbecue season and we are already looking forward to it. We all know that juicy steaks and sausages are a must when grilling. But fish lovers will also get their money's worth, because fish also tastes great when grilled. Along with salmon, trout is one of the most popular fish in Germany and always provides a very special treat. Okay, but how long does a trout need to be on the grill and what temperature would be optimal? Get your grill ready because in today's article we'll explain how to grill the perfect, juicy trout!
How long does a trout take on the grill?
Juicy on the inside and nice and crispy on the outside – this is how grilled trout should taste. But those who have no experience with it usually have concerns about the preparation. How long does a trout take on the grill? Unfortunately, there is no general answer to this question and the grilling time depends on the thickness of the fish and of course the temperature. To prevent the fish from burning and sticking to the grill, a temperature of around 160-180 degrees is considered optimal.
But here's a small guideline: Whole trout that are about 4 centimeters thick need between 10 and 15 minutes on the grill. Fish fillets, on the other hand, are ready after about 7-8 minutes. Would you like to grill the trout to perfection? Then you can measure the core temperature at the thickest part with a thermometer. If the temperature is around 65 degrees, then you have done everything right. If protein comes out of all the meat, you have grilled the fish for too long.
Grilling trout on the charcoal grill: It's that easy!
Whether finely smoked, stuffed orin aluminum foil– the possibilities for grilling a trout are endless and the fish always tastes perfect. But a lot can go wrong during preparation, especially for those new to grilling. If the trout stays on the grill for too long or the temperature is not optimal, even the freshest fish will become completely inedible. And after all, we don’t want that, do we? To ease your uncertainties, we'll explain the best way to grill a trout below.
- Of course, for the ultimate enjoyment, the fish should be fresh. Fresh trout are easiest to identify by their red gills and clear eyes.
- Next, clean and scale the trout (of course, to save yourself time, you could buy ready-to-cook trout).
- Rinse the fish thoroughly inside and out under running water and pat dry well with kitchen paper.
- Place the trout on a cutting board and brush the skin with olive oil - this will prevent the fish from sticking to the grill.
- Season inside and out with salt and pepper and drizzle with a little lemon.
- If you like, add some fresh herbs to the fanny pack.
- To grill the trout, you now have two options to choose from. You can either place the fish directly on the grill or use the so-called fish grill tongs.
- Very important - if you want to grill the trout on the grate, you should oil it well with olive oil or release spray beforehand. Fish tongs, on the other hand, have the advantage that the fish does not fall apart when turning, making them ideal for grill beginners.
- Depending on the thickness and size of the fish, grill vigorously over medium heat for 15-20 minutes, turning once halfway through.
- Serve with side dishes of your choice and you're done - grilling a trout is so quick and easy!
Can you grill trout in aluminum foil?
You don't have any grill tongs and you don't want the fish to stick to the grate or fall apart? No problem! In this case, you can simply grill the trout in aluminum foil! Especially if you stuff the fish with fresh herbs or something at the same timeCook vegetablesIf you want to, aluminum foil is a great alternative. And this is how you can achieve the perfect grilled trout in aluminum foil:
- Rinse the wipe and pat dry.
- Season with salt, pepper and lemon juice. If desired, fill the trout with fresh herbs or lemon slices.
- Grease a large piece of aluminum foil with olive oil and place the fish in it.
- Gently press the aluminum foil together and form it into a packet.
- Place aluminum foil packets on the grill.
- Depending on the thickness of the fish, the grilling time is around 15-20 minutes.
- A little preparation tip: To ensure that the trout doesn't dry out and stays juicy, make sure that the aluminum foil packets are tightly sealed on all sides.
Grill juicy trout on the gas grill
They have each othertreated to a gas grilland would like to know how to use it to grill trout? For optimal enjoyment, you should pay attention to the right temperature in this case. And here's how to do it right:
- Preheat the gas grill to 220 degrees over direct heat.
- Wash the trout and pat dry.
- Brush the fish with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Then place the fish on the grill grate and close the lid.
- After 10 minutes, check to see if the trout has nice grill marks on the bottom side. If so, turn once and grill for another 5-6 minutes over indirect heat with the lid closed.
Grilled stuffed trout
After explaining how to grill a trout, we have a delicious recipe that you should definitely try. Nice and crispy, full of flavor and only 370 calories per serving - this stuffed trout makes for the perfect summer treat.
Ingredients for 4 servings:
- 4 Forellen at 250-300 Gramm
- 200 grams baby spinach, chopped finely
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
- 40 grams cherry tomatoes, cut into halves
- 1 red pepper, thinly sliced
- 60 grams smoked ham, finely chopped
- The juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Preparation:
- Mix spinach, onions, garlic, tomatoes, peppers and smoked ham in a bowl.
- Season with salt, pepper, lemon juice and 1 tablespoon of olive oil and place in the refrigerator for 10 minutes.
- Rinse the trout and pat dry.
- Fill with the vegetable filling and brush the skin with the remaining olive oil.
- Now you can grill the trout in aluminum foil or use grill tongs.
- In the second variant, place the fish on the grill and grill it for around 8-10 minutes per side, depending on the thickness.
- Garnish the grilled trout with fresh salad or side dishes of your choice and enjoy!
