3-Step Smoked Trout Fillet Recipe

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This 3-step smoked trout fillet recipe is the perfect turkey alternative this Thanksgiving season. Fire up your pellet grill and free up precious oven space!

Few ingredients and easy instructions make this smoked trout recipe accessible to experienced smokers and newbies alike.

Kate S.

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Similar to salmon, trout is meaty with beautiful orange-pink flesh. Unlike salmon, trout is a fresh water fish and it is generally smaller and slightly lower in fat. About Smoked Trout Squiggly Line recipe

Super simple with three ingredients (kosher salt, brown sugar, cold water), this wet brine is a no brainer. Brining fish is the best way to enhance the flavor, texture, and moisture content. A bonus to brining fish is that it is a quick process! Smoked Trout Brine Squiggly Line recipe

Smoked Trout Fillet 101

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Step 1. Brine Make your simple brine. Pour over the fillets and let rest for 15 minutes before draining and blotting dry.

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Step 2. Season Simply season liberally with salt and black pepper to taste or use your favourite rub (Traeger Fin and Feather is a great option).

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Step 3. Smoke

Off-white Section Separator Rounded Banner With Dots Preheat your smoker to 185°F (85°C). Place fillets skin side down, directly on the grill grates. Smoke the trout fillets for 1.5-2 hours. Use a probe to measure the internal temperature of the fish. It should read 145°F (63°C). 3 recipe

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Step 4. Serve

Off-white Section Separator Rounded Banner With Dots Garnish your smoked trout fillets with a sprig of dill or other fresh herbs and a lemon wedge. A squeeze of lemon juice goes a long way to boost your trout’s flavor. Serve warm over a kale salad, with a side of rice, or your favourite side! 4 Learn more

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3-Step Smoked Trout Fillet Recipe

Thanksgiving Entree

Thanksgiving Entree

This 3-step smoked trout fillet recipe is the perfect turkey alternative this Thanksgiving season. Fire up your pellet grill and free up precious oven space!

This 3-step smoked trout fillet recipe is the perfect turkey alternative this Thanksgiving season. Fire up your pellet grill and free up precious oven space!

Few ingredients and easy instructions make this smoked trout recipe accessible to experienced smokers and newbies alike.

Few ingredients and easy instructions make this smoked trout recipe accessible to experienced smokers and newbies alike.

Kate S.

Kate S.

Full time gardener, wife, mom of three, animal momma, recipe devloper, and smoker aficionado!

Full time gardener, wife, mom of three, animal momma, recipe devloper, and smoker aficionado!

Smoked Trout Fillet 101

Smoked Trout Fillet 101

Step 1. Brine Make your simple brine. Pour over the fillets and let rest for 15 minutes before draining and blotting dry.

Step 2. Season Simply season liberally with salt and black pepper to taste or use your favourite rub (Traeger Fin and Feather is a great option).

Step 3. Smoke

Step 4. Serve

THANKSGIVING

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