Lesotho-style Grilled Trout With Lemon Butter Sauce
Experience the flavors of Lesotho with this delicious grilled trout recipe, featuring a zesty lemon butter sauce that perfectly complements the tender fish.
Ingredients
- 4 whole trout, cleaned and gutted
- 1/2 cup butter
- 2 lemons, juiced and zested
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Season the trout with salt and pepper, inside and out.
- Place the trout on the grill and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat.
- Stir in the lemon juice and zest, and season with salt and pepper.
- Remove the trout from the grill and place on a serving platter.
- Drizzle the lemon butter sauce over the trout and sprinkle with chopped parsley.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 15 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 10 minutes
- Total time:
- 25 minutes
- Cooking method
- Grilling
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 300 per serving
- Protein
- 25g
- Fat
- 18g
- Carbohydrates
- 10g
Supplies
Grill Tongs Basting brush
Tools
Small saucepan Serving platter
Serving suggestions
Serve the grilled trout with a side of steamed vegetables and a fresh green salad.
Tips & tricks
For added flavor, consider adding a sprinkle of smoked paprika to the trout before grilling.
Cost
$20