Miso Brown Trout Recipe

Discover the Delight of Trout with Japanese-Style Grilled Brown Trout with Miso Glaze: A Family Favorite Recipe!

Looking for a simple yet elegant dish that will impress your family and guests alike? Our Japanese-Style Grilled Brown Trout with Miso Glaze is just what you need! This easy-to-make recipe, perfect for serving 4, combines tender trout with a savory-sweet miso glaze for a meal that’s as delightful as it is delicious. Dive into this family favorite and bring a touch of Japanese cuisine to your table! This dish serves 4.

Ingredients:

• 4 brown trout fillets (6 oz each)
• 1/2 cup white miso paste (alternatively, soy sauce and sake, or, dashi powder dissolved in water)
• 1/4 cup sake (or dry white wine)
• 1/4 cup mirin (alternatively, sweet Japanese cooking wine, or, sugar and water mixed at a 1:1 ratio)
• 2 tbsp rice vinegar (white vinegar also works if needed)
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil (olive oil also works if needed)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp grated ginger
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Fresh sesame seeds
• Chopped scallions

Miso Glaze:

• In a small saucepan, whisk together miso paste, sake, mirin, rice vinegar, and garlic.
• Bring to a simmer over medium heat, whisking constantly.
• Reduce heat to low and cook for 5 minutes or until thickened.
• Remove from heat and stir in ginger and sesame oil.
• Let the glaze cool down to room temperature.

Instructions:

• Rinse the trout fillets under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
• Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Brush the trout fillets with vegetable oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill the trout for 4-5 minutes per side or until cooked through.
  
  During the last minute of grilling, brush the miso glaze evenly over both sides of the trout.
• Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped scallions.

This is Best Served With:

• Bok Choy
• Steamed Japanese Rice
• Stir-fried shiitake mushrooms
• Pickled Ginger
• Wok-fried vegetables

Variations:

• For a crisper crust, coat the trout with a mixture of cornstarch and spices before grilling.
• For a different taste profile, replace the Miso Paste with:
  • Fish sauce and lime juice: Mix fish sauce with lime juice for a Southeast Asian-inspired flavor.
  • Tahini and soy sauce: Mix tahini with soy sauce for a creamy, savory flavor.
  • Gochujang: This Korean chili paste has a sweet, savory, and spicy flavor.
  • Hoisin sauce: This Chinese condiment is both sweet and savory, and is good for a more Chinese-inspired flavor.

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Be sure to leave your experience with this dish in the comments.

Happy grilling and fishing!