Barbecued ocean trout with garlic and parsley dressing

Recipes / Fish

Barbecued to golden perfection and drizzled with a simple lemon-chilli dressing, this smoky trout is a real crowd pleaser and impressive centerpiece for any occasion.

Recipe «Barbecued ocean trout with garlic and parsley dressing» presented in category Recipes / Fish, to prepare this dish you will need no more 25 minutes. To make this dish at home by prescription from the author Gomer would need: 1.5kg piece ocean trout fillet , skin on, boned, 1/2 cup olive oil, 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 2 tbsp coarsely chopped capers , 1 long red chilli, thinly sliced, 1/2 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, lemon wedges, to serve .

Ingredients:

  • 1.5kg piece ocean trout fillet , skin on, boned 
  • 1/2 cup olive oil 
  • 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice 
  • 2 tbsp coarsely chopped capers 
  • 1 long red chilli, thinly sliced 
  • 1/2 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves 
  • lemon wedges, to serve 

Instructions

  1. Brush trout all over with 2 tablespoons oil. Preheat barbecue on high with hood closed. Reduce temperature to medium. Place trout, skin-side up, on barbecue plate. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes or until golden and partially cooked. Turn trout. Cook, with hood closed, for about 15 minutes for medium or until cooked to your liking (see note). Transfer to a serving platter.
  2. Meanwhile, heat remaining oil and garlic in a small saucepan over low heat until just warmed through and garlic starts to change colour. Remove from heat. Stir in lemon juice, capers and chilli.
  3. Drizzle trout with dressing. Sprinkle with parsley leaves. Serve with lemon wedges.