There’s nothing quite like the taste of freshly caught trout, cooked to perfection over an open flame. This recipe for campfire trout with lemon butter is a simple yet impressive way to enjoy your catch.
Ingredients:
- 2-3 fresh trout fillets (depending on size)
- 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 lemons, juiced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Fresh parsley or dill, chopped (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Prepare the campfire: Build a campfire and let it burn down to coals. Place a grill grate or cooking grate over the coals.
- Season the trout: Sprinkle both sides of the trout fillets with salt, pepper, and garlic.
- Make the lemon butter: Mix the softened butter with lemon juice and chopped parsley or dill (if using).
- Cook the trout: Place the trout fillets on the grill grate, skin side down (if they have skin). Cook for 4-5 minutes or until the skin is crispy and golden brown. Flip the trout over and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes or until cooked through.
- Add the lemon butter: Place a pat of lemon butter on top of each trout fillet during the last minute of cooking.
- Serve and enjoy: Remove the trout from the grill and serve immediately.
Tips and Variations:
- Use fresh herbs: Fresh parsley or dill adds a bright, fresh flavor to the dish.
- Add some zest: Grate some lemon zest over the trout for an extra burst of citrus flavor.
- Try different seasonings: Experiment with different seasonings, such as paprika or cayenne pepper, to add some heat to the dish.
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