Our Tastiest Trout Recipes

This mainly freshwater fish comes in many varieties, ranging in color from white to red. Much like salmon, it is categorized as an oily fish, which have many health benefits, including omega-3. Most trout sold in supermarkets is farmed. The fish can also be caught wild in lakes, rivers, and small streams. The following collection includes recipes for using both types as well as smoked trout, which can be purchased in delicatessens and specialty markets.

This simple dish of panfried trout is topped with a flavorful combination of almonds, parsley, and lemon zest and juice. Serve the fish with baby lettuce leaves and lemon wedges for a light supper. This recipe also appears in our "Power Foods" cookbook.

Whole fish (such as this butterflied trout) are as easy to poach as fillets. This recipe works with almost any variety. Look for pink-fleshed arctic char as another option. Serve chilled over greens with horseradish for lunch. For dinner, serve warm with pureed vegetables on the side.

A few store-bought ingredients turn these toasts into an appetizer. Smoked trout and chopped cornichons perch atop a layer of garlic cream.

Savor the lively flavors of the Mediterranean with this trout dish, featuring a sauce of brown butter with olives and capers. If you can’t find small capers (called nonpareil), use large ones, and coarsely chop.