Honey Grilled Trout Recipe

Everyone's heard of cedar plank salmon, but have you tried Grilled Trout on a cedar plank? You're going to love this recipe, super easy to make and so flavorful!

Why You'll Love This Recipe

• 4 Ingredients - that's it! So easy and nothing complicated
• Perfect Flavors - dill and salmon are almost always paired together in Scandinavia and Russia, and the honey adds a sweetness, balanced by the tart lemons.
• Versatile - no cedar plank? no problem! Make this recipe in your oven. Tastes amazing with salmon too!

Ingredients

• Steelhead Trout Fillet - boneless skin-on
• Salt - for seasoning
• Honey - natural sweetness
• Fresh Dill - pairs perfectly with salmon
• Lemon Slices - cuts through the sweetness

Equipment You'll Need

• Cedar Plank - The cedar planks must be free of chemicals, coatings or treatments as it will enter your food via the cooking process. So don't wander over to your local Home Depot and grab any piece of cedar. I always buy my bbq cedar planks, usually from a barbecue store, or even on Amazon.

How to Cook Steelhead Trout

This is one of the easiest Steelhead trout recipes out there, and you probably have all the ingredients already in your kitchen. Ok, maybe not the cedar, but it adds a gentle flavor and wonderful aroma to your kitchen.

1. Soak the Plank - fill your sink with water and soak the plank for 2-4 hours. Can add weights on it to keep it submerged under water.
2. Prepare Salmon - pat trout with a paper towel until dry. Season with salt. Spread a light layer of honey over the trout fillet. Generously sprinkle the chopped dill over the trout. Top with lemon slices.
3. Prepare Bbq - turn on bbq and maintain heat at 300°F (150°C)
4. Prepare Plank - place cedar plank on a bbq grill for about 1 minute, to dry the excess water. When cooking, keep a spray bottle handy to put out any fires if the cedar flares up.
5. Cook - place the dressed trout, skin side down, on the drier side of the cedar plank and put on the bbq on medium heat around 300°F/150°C. Cook for about 15-20 minutes until the trout flakes easily. Don't overcook, internal temp should be 145°F (63°C).
6. Serve - enjoy with your favorite grilled vegetables and carbs.

Oven Baked Trout

No barbecue or cedar? No problem, this Steelhead Trout Fillet recipe can be easily made in the oven.

1. Prepare Tray - line a baking tray with parchment paper.
2. Prepare Salmon - pat trout with a paper towel until dry. Season with salt. Spread a light layer of honey over the trout fillet. Generously sprinkle the chopped dill over the trout. Top with lemon slices.
3. Preheat Oven - heat oven to 300°F (150°C) fan forced
4. Cook - place the dressed trout on the parchment lined baking sheet and cook for about 15-20 minutes until the trout flakes easily. Don't overcook, internal temp should be 145°F (63°C).
5. Serve - enjoy with your favorite grilled vegetables and carbs.

Recipe Tips and FAQs

• Don't Overcook - cooking times vary based on thickness of meat. Use an instant read thermometer to check temperature, internal temp should be 145°F (63°C).
• Safety - watch out for flare ups, as the cedar can light up quickly and flame. Buy a new spray bottle and fill with water to douse flames.
• Foil in Oven - some people like to cover fish in foil when baking in oven. That is an option, however I love how the honey caramelizes the lemon as it cooks, leaving a tasty candied lemon. Covering with foil won't have the same effect.
• Flavor the Plank - add white wine, beer or cider when soaking the plank to add extra flavor.
• Extra Planks - one plank won't be enough for your fish fillet, always buy 2 planks, and cut fish in half to fit

What to Serve with Grilled Trout

• Grilled Zucchini
• Air Fryer Garlic Asparagus
• Brown or White Rice
• Garlic Mashed Potatoes
• Orzo
• Grilled Corn on the Cob
• Garlic Butter Green Beans
• Roasted Broccoli with Parmesan
• Garden Salad

Can I Substitute Trout with Salmon?

Yes! Salmon fillets are probably easily found in your grocery store, fresh or frozen. When using a salmon fillet, it may take a few minutes longer to cook as salmon fillets are usually thicker and need more time to cook.

Are Cedar Planks Reusable? 

Yes! They can be re-used, even if they are burnt on the edges. Just clean the plank with soap and water, and allow to dry. When you're ready to use it again, just follow the process and allow to soak before re-using.

Storage and Reheating

• Fridge - allow to cool and place in an airtight container. Refrigerate and enjoy within 3 days
• Freezer - allow to cool and wrap in cling wrap, and then foil. Place in a Ziploc bag and enjoy within 3 months.
• Reheating in Oven - heat oven to 275°F (135°C), low and slow no minimise drying out. Place trout on baking sheet and gently heat for 15-20 minutes.
• Reheating in Air Fryer - for a crispier finish, heat Air Fryer to 360°F (180°C). Place trout skin side down and heat for 3-4 minutes until heated through. Line basket with parchment paper to prevent honey glaze from sticking.

Check Out My Other Popular Fish Recipes

• Grilled Snapper with Mango Salsa
• Salmon Gravlax with Beets
• Grilled Trout Parcels
• Finnish Salmon Soup
• Salmon Kulebyaka Fish Pie
• Baked Sturgeon
• Beer Battered Fish

Honey Grilled Trout Fillet on a Cedar Plank is my favorite trout recipe, with the distinct smokey, outdoor woodsy flavor from the cedar plank. I think you're gonna love this recipe! I don't follow fad diets or lifestyles, but consider this recipe Paleo friendly. The ingredients are so simple, natural and pure. Who doesn't love that? Bon Appetit! Приятного аппетита!

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*originally posted May 2018, updated September 2023