Grilled Trout with Lemon Butter and Fresh Parsley
A light, zesty, and buttery grilled trout recipe with lemon and parsley perfect for summer BBQs or Mediterranean-style dinners.
Equipment
- 1 Grill or grill pan Medium-high heat
- 1 Basting brush For lemon butter sauce
- 1 Mixing bowl To prepare sauce
- 1 Tongs For flipping fish
Ingredients
- 4 whole trout cleaned and gutted
- 3 tbsp butter melted
- 2 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 whole lemon juice + zest
- 2 tbsp parsley chopped fresh
- 1 tsp salt or to taste
- ½ tsp black pepper freshly ground
- - - lemon slices for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat (400°F / 200°C) and lightly oil the grates.
- In a small bowl, mix melted butter, olive oil, minced garlic, lemon zest, and chopped parsley.
- Brush the trout inside and out with the lemon-butter mixture, and season with salt and pepper.
- Place the trout on the grill, skin-side down first, and cook for 4–5 minutes per side, until golden and flaky.
- While grilling, baste the fish with the remaining butter sauce for extra flavor.
- Remove from grill and drizzle with a final squeeze of lemon juice.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and lemon slices, then serve warm.
Notes
This grilled trout recipe is ideal for outdoor BBQs or easy weeknight dinners.
Pair it with roasted vegetables, herbed potatoes, or a Greek salad for a fresh Mediterranean touch.
For an extra twist, sprinkle a pinch of chili flakes before grilling to give the butter a gentle heat kick.
Pair it with roasted vegetables, herbed potatoes, or a Greek salad for a fresh Mediterranean touch.
For an extra twist, sprinkle a pinch of chili flakes before grilling to give the butter a gentle heat kick.