Grilled Steelhead Trout with BBQ Glaze
Grilled Steelhead Trout with BBQ Glaze balances buttery richness with a bright hit of lemon and gentle heat from cayenne and paprika. A quick brush of barbecue sauce caramelizes on the grill, adding smoky-sweet depth without overwhelming the delicate fish. Serve for a weeknight dinner or casual cookout when you want clean, vibrant flavors with a touch of char.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Grilled Steelhead Trout with BBQ Glaze, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 59 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 32 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 22 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 56
- Heart Health
- 62
- Metabolic
- 56
- Digestive
- 29
- Inflammatory
- 30
- Performance
- 37
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat an outdoor grill to medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
- 2
Place the trout fillets on a large sheet of aluminum foil. In a bowl, whisk together the butter, lemon juice, paprika, and cayenne pepper; brush this mixture over the fillets.
- 3
Grill on the preheated grill until the trout flakes easily with a fork, about 10 minutes; brush the fillets with barbecue sauce; grill 2 minutes more.
- Calories 679.38 kcal High 34%
- Protein 24.3 g Good Source 49%
- Carbohydrate 103.5 g 38%
- Total Fat 18.88 g High 24%
- Saturated Fat 7.16 g High 36%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 21.77 mg Moderate 7%
- Sodium 88.49 mg Low Source 4%
- Dietary Fiber 17.44 g Good Source 62%
- Total Sugars 2.97 g --
- Added Sugars 2.9 g Moderate 6%
- Calcium 70.78 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 6.28 mg Good Source 35%
- Potassium 31.86 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 9.79 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 0.47 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Fish 🐟
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Grilled Steelhead Trout with BBQ Glaze is made with 6 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 20 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Barbecue Sauce, Butter, Cayenne Pepper, and Lemon Juice. Each serving provides about 679.38 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Grilled Steelhead Trout with BBQ Glaze made of?
- The main ingredients are Barbecue Sauce, Butter, Cayenne Pepper, Lemon Juice, Paprika. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Grilled Steelhead Trout with BBQ Glaze?
- About 20 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 679.38 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Grilled Steelhead Trout with BBQ Glaze easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Grilled Steelhead Trout with BBQ Glaze healthy?
- Grilled Steelhead Trout with BBQ Glaze has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 679.38 calories and 24.3 g of protein, or 49% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and iron. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 7.16 g (36% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 2.9 g (6% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Fish, Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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