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.