Garlic Butter Grilled Trout Recipe
Darling, this garlic butter grilled trout recipe is the kind of meal that makes your friends think you secretly hired a chef.
It’s buttery, garlicky, herby, and so good you’ll forget about that overpriced salad still wilting in your fridge.
The best part? You don’t need fancy gadgets, just heat, herbs, and a little patience—unlike that situationship you keep entertaining.
Each bite tastes indulgent yet light, the kind of balance your yoga instructor keeps preaching but never quite achieves.
So grab your apron, toss your hair, and let’s grill trout like queens who refuse to settle for bland dinners.
Garlic Butter Grilled Trout Recipe
Garlic butter vegan trout, kissed by smoky grill marks and fresh herbs, delivers restaurant-level taste without exhausting your manicure or budget.
Ingredients
- Vegan trout fillets soy or jackfruit-based – 4 (about 6 oz each)
- Vegan butter – 3 tbsp melted
- Garlic minced – 3 cloves
- Lemon juice – 2 tbsp
- Fresh parsley – 2 tbsp chopped
- Thyme – 1 tsp chopped
- Salt – ½ tsp
- Black pepper – ½ tsp
Instructions
- Pat vegan trout fillets dry with a paper towel.
- In a bowl, mix melted vegan butter, garlic, lemon juice, parsley, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Brush both sides of fillets generously with garlic butter mixture.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat; oil grates lightly to prevent sticking.
- Place fillets skin-side down; cook 6–7 minutes.
- Flip gently with tongs; grill another 6–7 minutes until golden and tender.
- Brush with leftover garlic butter during last minute for rich flavor.
- Remove, rest 2 minutes, and serve hot with extra herbs.
Notes
Nutritional Values (per serving)
- Calories: 240
- Total Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 24 g
Vitamins & Minerals (per serving)
- Vitamin A: 22%
- Vitamin C: 18%
- Iron: 10%
- Calcium: 9%
- Magnesium: 7%
Additional Tips
- Grill lemon halves alongside fillets for a smoky citrus squeeze.
- Sprinkle chili flakes if your soul requires a little spice therapy.
- Serve with roasted vegetables or herbed quinoa for a goddess-approved dinner plate.
