Grilled Steelhead Trout with Herb Butter: A Juicy Delight

Grilled Steelhead Trout with Herb Butter is a quick and flavorful recipe perfect for any occasion.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Servings: 4 fillets

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Trout

4 fillets Steelhead Trout can substitute with salmon or other firm fish
2 tablespoons Olive Oil for brushing
to taste Salt
to taste Pepper
2 tablespoons Lemon Juice for drizzling

For the Herb Butter

½ cup Unsalted Butter softened
2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley chopped
2 tablespoons Fresh Dill chopped
2 tablespoons Chives chopped
2 cloves Garlic minced

For Serving

4 wedges Lemon for serving

Equipment

Grill
Bowl
spatula

Method

Step‑by‑Step Instructions

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat, around 400°F, and clean the grates.
Mix the softened butter with parsley, dill, chives, and garlic in a bowl.
Pat the trout fillets dry, brush with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
Place the trout skin-side down on the grill, and cook for 4-5 minutes without moving.
Flip the trout and grill for another 3-4 minutes until it flakes easily.
Spoon the herb butter over each fillet in the last minute of cooking.
Remove from the grill, drizzle with lemon juice, and serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 30gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 750mgVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

This dish pairs well with grilled vegetables or a light salad for a complete meal.

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