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What Is Brook trout and How Can I Use It?

Brook trout is easier to cook with than it looks. Here's how to choose, use, and store it, what to substitute, and 3 recipes to get you started.

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In Chinese
溪鳟鱼
British (UK) term
Brook trout
en français
omble de fontaine
en español
trucha de arroyo

Recipes using brook trout

There are 3 recipes that contain this ingredient.

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Cornmeal Coated Brook Trout

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Cornmeal-coated brook trout, soaked in dark beer then dredged and pan-fried to a golden, crunchy crust. A classic streamside fry-up served with tartar sauce and a dash of hot sauce for a kick.

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Hot Grilled Trout

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Charcoal-grilled brook trout marinated in a spicy lemon-butter baste with Tabasco, ginger, sesame seeds, and parsley. Five minutes per side over hot coals for flaky, smoky fish.

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Pan-Fried Brook Trout

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Pan-fried brook trout dusted in flour and cooked in butter until golden, served with a lemon-chive butter sauce. A simple, classic preparation for whole fresh-caught trout.

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