

Saltwater trout like Arctic Char and Steelhead are typically farm raised. There are several types of freshwater trout including rainbow trout.If you buy farm raised, the flesh should feel slippery and slimy. I buy fillets (bones removed) as seen the the pictures. Fresh trout should have a mild scent and moist flesh. Buy trout fillets that are as fresh as possible.The pale orange-pink flesh is moist, soft and tender when cooked well. Rainbow trout has a mild, delicate flavor.Rainbow trout tips and information What does rainbow trout taste like? See below for substitutes you can use for rainbow trout fillets.Vary the heat with as much sriracha (or red pepper flakes) as you like.Use lime juice instead of lemon juice and add some zest when serving.I love to serve this rainbow trout fillet recipe with Cauliflower Rice with Pesto, Quinoa and Butternut Squash Salad, Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower, Roasted Baby Cauliflower, Grilled Corn Salad (which you can make with frozen niblets), Oven Roasted Vegetables Recipe or Savory Rice and Roasted Veggies.įor dessert, I’d go with super moist whole orange cake or a gluten-free orange polenta cake. The only tricks to this recipe are to buy fresh trout fillets and figure out portion size. For me, one of the best quick meals of the week. And the rainbow trout is mild and succulent. 🙂Īnd how does it taste? Good! The sweetness and depth of the maple and balsamic glaze work really well together. Wrap up the tin foil or parchment paper from the pan that the trout lays on, toss it in the garbage and put the pan back in the cupboard. I can have it on the table from start to finish – with sides – in about 20-30 minutes.Īs oven baked trout recipes go, this rainbow trout recipe is quick and easy, super tasty and only has a few ingredients.Ĭlean up is also easy. It’s one of my go-to recipes for weeknights. Rainbow trout is a freshwater river fish native to North America. One of our top 3 most popular recipes – simple and delicious. This moist, flaky, flavorful maple balsamic rainbow trout is a perfect weeknight meal, ready in 20 minutes.
