Grilled Whole Trout with Lemon and Herbs
Grilled Whole Trout with Lemon and Herbs features crisped skin giving way to moist, flaky flesh scented with rosemary, thyme, and a bright lift of lemon. Sweet onion and garlic melt into the fish, adding gentle depth without overpowering its clean flavor. Serve this elegant yet unfussy fish for a summer dinner on the patio or a light weekend meal with simple sides.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Grilled Whole Trout with Lemon and Herbs, 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
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 55
- Heart Health
- 65
- Metabolic
- 16
- Digestive
- 26
- Inflammatory
- 16
- Performance
- 45
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather the ingredients. Preheat an outdoor grill to high heat and lightly oil the grate.
- 2
Coat the outside of each trout generously with olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt.
- 3
Season the cavities with salt and black pepper. Place 1/2 of the lemon and onion slices into the cavity of each trout, along with the minced garlic, a sprig of rosemary, and a sprig of thyme.
- 4
Reduce the preheated grill to low and set the trout directly on the grill; cook until the flesh flakes easily and the skins are browned, 6 to 7 minutes per side, turning once.
- Calories 70.17 kcal Low Source 4%
- Protein 0.36 g Low Source 1%
- Carbohydrate 9.25 g 3%
- Total Fat 3.29 g Low Source 4%
- Saturated Fat 0.49 g Low Source 2%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 1.07 mg Low Source 0%
- Dietary Fiber 1.12 g Low Source 4%
- Total Sugars 0.48 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 47.31 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 0.29 mg Low Source 2%
- Potassium 72.42 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 3.86 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 14.07 mg Moderate 16%
- 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 🐟
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Grilled Whole Trout with Lemon and Herbs is made with 9 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Coarse Sea Salt, Fresh Rosemary, and Fresh Thyme. Each serving provides about 70.17 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Grilled Whole Trout with Lemon and Herbs made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Coarse Sea Salt, Fresh Rosemary, Fresh Thyme, Garlic. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Grilled Whole Trout with Lemon and Herbs?
- About 30 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 70.17 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Grilled Whole Trout with Lemon and Herbs easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Grilled Whole Trout with Lemon and Herbs healthy?
- Grilled Whole Trout with Lemon and Herbs has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 70.17 calories and 0.36 g of protein, or 1% of the Daily Value. It contains Citrus, Fish, Garlic and Onions, 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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