Grilled Trout with Cashew and Garlic Butter
Elevate your next seafood meal with this Grilled Trout with Cashew and Garlic Butter, a dish that marries smoky charred trout with the indulgent richness of butter infused with roasted cashews and aromatic garlic. Perfectly seasoned with a hint of lemon juice and fresh parsley, this recipe combines simple preparation with gourmet flair, making it an ideal choice for both weeknight dinners and entertaining guests. The crispy grilled skin and flaky trout are complemented by the nutty crunch of cashews, creating a delightful contrast in texture and flavor. Ready in just 35 minutes and served with zesty lemon wedges, this easy trout recipe promises to be a showstopper for fans of grilled seafood and creative butter-based sauces.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 whole (about 1 pound each) trout, cleaned and gutted
- 1 cup cashews, unsalted and roasted
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 4 lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grates to prevent sticking.
In a food processor, pulse the cashews until finely chopped but not a paste. Set aside.
In a small skillet over low heat, melt 4 tablespoons of the butter. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Remove from heat and stir in the chopped cashews, lemon juice, and parsley. Set the mixture aside.
Pat the trout dry with paper towels and make three shallow diagonal cuts on each side of the fish to allow the flavors to penetrate. Brush each fish with olive oil, and season inside and out with salt and black pepper.
Place the trout on the preheated grill and cook for 5-7 minutes per side, or until the skin is crispy and the flesh flakes easily with a fork. Carefully remove from the grill and transfer to a serving platter.
While the trout is grilling, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter in the cashew-garlic mixture to make it pourable.
Spoon the warm cashew and garlic butter over the grilled trout, letting it seep into the cuts and cavity of the fish.
Garnish with additional chopped parsley if desired, and serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2795 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 189.4 g | 243% | |
| Saturated Fat | 68.2 g | 341% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 730 mg | 243% | |
| Sodium | 2852 mg | 124% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 64.3 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.9 g | 39% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.9 g | ||
| Protein | 214.2 g | 428% | |
| Vitamin D | 144.0 mcg | 720% | |
| Calcium | 627 mg | 48% | |
| Iron | 17.4 mg | 97% | |
| Potassium | 4838 mg | 103% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
