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Grilled Trout with Olive Oil

This is the time to break out your best extra-virgin olive oil. The smoky, herb-infused fish just needs a little kiss of liquid gold.
Calories: 333kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 6- to 8-ounce whole trout, butterflied
  • Coarse kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 lemons very thinly sliced
  • 8 sprigs of thyme more for serving
  • 8 sprigs of basil more for serving
  • 4 dill sprigs more for serving
  • 2 tablespoons Best-quality extra-virgin olive oil for drizzling

Instructions

  • Prepare a charcoal fire using about 6 pounds of charcoal and burn until the coals are completely covered with a thin coating of light gray ash, 20 to 30 minutes. Spread the coals evenly over the grill bottom, position the grill rack above the coals, and heat until medium-hot (when you can hold your hand 5 inches above the grill surface for no longer than 3 or 4 seconds). Or for a gas grill, turn on all burners to High, close the lid, and heat until very hot, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, place the trout on a clean work surface and season inside and out with salt and pepper. Equally divide the lemon slices and herbs among the trout cavities.
  • Place the stuffed trout on the grill, heads facing in one direction. Grill, covered, until cooked on one side, about 5 minutes.
  • Uncover the grill, and flip the trout over (simply roll them over with a metal spatula). Cover, and continue cooking until the trout is done on the second side, an additional 3 to 5 minutes.
  • To serve, remove the trout to a warm platter and drizzle with olive oil. Garnish with the fresh herbs and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 333kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 21g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 129mg | Potassium: 415mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 910IU | Vitamin C: 131mg | Calcium: 106mg | Iron: 3mg