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.

Lesotho-style Grilled Trout With Lemon Butter Sauce

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

  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
  2. Season the trout with salt and pepper, inside and out.
  3. Place the trout on the grill and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
  4. In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat.
  5. Stir in the lemon juice and zest, and season with salt and pepper.
  6. Remove the trout from the grill and place on a serving platter.
  7. Drizzle the lemon butter sauce over the trout and sprinkle with chopped parsley.
  8. 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