Annabelle Breakey
Grilled Trout Fillets with Crunchy Pine-nut Lemon Topping
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
Thomas J. Story
Warm Fingerling Potato and Smoked Trout Salad
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.
Noel Barnhurst
Bill's Trout
Whole trout is coated in a crisp, sweet cornmeal mixture, simply pan-fried, and then served over sweet grilled peppers.
Recipe: Bill’s Trout
Annabelle Breakey; Styling: Basil Friedman
Smoked Trout and Veggie Salad
An extremely easy, pretty little dinner for a hot summer night.
Recipe: Smoked Trout and Veggie Salad
James Carrier
Pan-Fried Trout with Cornbread 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.
Monica Buck
Fennel-Crusted Trout with Lemon-Ginger Vinaigrette
Trout fillets are pan-fried and combined with aromatic ginger, fennel, lemon, and shallot in this quick dish.
James Carrier
Endive-Apple Slaw with Smoked Trout
A light, no-cook entrée. Bright hits of tart apple and crispy endive make it standout.
James Carrier
Trout with Browned Butter and Capers
Sometimes you just can’t beat a classic: lightly breaded trout topped with capers and browned butter with a squeeze of fresh lemon.
James Carrier
Smoked Trout
Why not try making your own? Once you get the hang of it, experiment with different wood chips and seasonings.
Recipe: Smoked Trout
Trout with Sweet Corn Sauce
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