10 Delicious Ways with Rainbow Trout

We love this twist on typical breaded fish ― instead of dredging in crumbs and deep-frying, just top grilled trout with toasted pine nuts and crispy bread crumbs for lots of crunch without the fuss.

Recipe: Grilled Trout Fillets with Crunchy Pine-nut Lemon Topping

This spin on the classic potato salad is hearty enough to serve as an entrée on a hot summer night. Pair it with a chilled Riesling.

Recipe: Warm Fingerling Potato and Smoked Trout Salad

Whole trout is coated in a crisp, sweet cornmeal mixture, simply pan-fried, and then served over sweet grilled peppers.

Recipe: Bill’s Trout

An extremely easy, pretty little dinner for a hot summer night.

Recipe: Smoked Trout and Veggie Salad

Who says stuffing can’t be enjoyed year-round? Fresh trout tops a bacon- and kale-studded cornbread “salad” in this crowd-pleaser of a recipe.

Recipe: Pan-Fried Trout with Cornbread Salad

Trout fillets are pan-fried and combined with aromatic ginger, fennel, lemon, and shallot in this quick dish.

Recipe: Fennel-Crusted Trout with Lemon-Ginger Vinaigrette

A light, no-cook entrée. Bright hits of tart apple and crispy endive make it standout.

Recipe: Endive-Apple Slaw with Smoked Trout

Sometimes you just can’t beat a classic: lightly breaded trout topped with capers and browned butter with a squeeze of fresh lemon.

Recipe: Trout with Browned Butter and Capers

Why not try making your own? Once you get the hang of it, experiment with different wood chips and seasonings.

Recipe: Smoked Trout

San Francisco chef Jamie Lauren highlights trout’s subtle sweetness by pairing it with fresh, sweet corn. Although this dish is nice enough for special occasions, it can be prepared in 40 minutes, making it perfect for weeknights too.

Recipe: Trout with Sweet Corn Sauce