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Bacon-Wrapped Trout

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The bacon wrap is a genius way to secure flavorful fresh herbs inside the fish.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    6 servings

Ingredients

6 14-16-ounce rainbow trout, butterflied, deboned
1 tablespoon Four Seasons Blend
1 bunch fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 bunch fresh thyme
1/4 cup fresh sage leaves, thinly sliced
1 1/2 pound thinly sliced bacon

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Prepare grill for medium heat. Season trout inside and out with Four Seasons Blend. Stuff with herbs and wrap with bacon.

    Step 2

    Grill trout, turning, until bacon is crisp and a paring knife inserts easily into flesh and is warm when removed, 15-20 minutes. do ahead: Fish can be prepped 6 hours ahead. Cover and chill.

TagsAmericanTroutFishSeafoodBaconCured MeatMeatMainDinnerDairy FreeNut FreeGluten FreeMake AheadGrillingBon Appétit

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