Trout

General Information about Trout plus Trout recipes

Trout is the name given to a number of fish belonging to the family Salmonidae. They are a round bodied freshwater fish generally found in cool  streams and lakes in Europe, North America, Asia and Oceania and are also widely farmed.  Although all trout are members of the salmon family and there are many types including Lake, Brown, Rainbow, Speckled, Steelhead and Silver, some of which, whilst born in freshwater, migrate to the sea and return to freshwater to breed.   You can read more about sea trout here

Classed as an "oily" fish, the flesh ranges from very pale pink to a deep salmon colour depending on the variety, but most have a mild and subtle flavour. 

Often sold at  around 30cm/12-inches, trout is a popular fish in Europe and North America, where it is eaten both fresh and smoked.

Serving Allowances for trout:  Allow 1 x 30cm/12-inch trout per person

Suitable substitutes for trout:  Salmon, Perch,  Shad

Trout recipes

Barbecued Trout with Parsley    HT  BBQ   MC   15mins

Tropical Trout Salad    CD  MC  20mins plus cooling

Baked Trout with Bacon    HT  MC  Welsh  40mins February  2008

Trout with Raspberries      HT   MC  40mins