Grilled trout filets on a glass plate, sitting on a gray table.

Mojito Rainbow Trout

Name: Mojito Rainbow Trout
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Cuisine: Fish & Seafood
Ingredients: 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened; 2 teaspoons chopped fresh mint; 1 teaspoon gold rum, optional; 1 cup fresh lime juice; Grated zest of 2 whole limes; 4 (6 oz.) Clear Cuts® Rainbow Trout Butterfly Fillets; 1/2 cup toasted sweetened coconut

Recipe and Photo Courtesy of Clear Spring Foods Inc.

Makes: 4 servings
Prep Time: 50 - 60 minutes
Cook Time: 5 - 10 minutes

Ingredients:

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 tsp chopped fresh mint
1 tsp gold rum, optional
1 cup fresh lime juice
Grated zest of 2 whole limes
4 (6 oz.) Clear Cuts® Rainbow Trout Butterfly Fillets
1/2 cup toasted sweetened coconut
Instructions

Directions:

For mint butter, combine butter, mint and rum (if desired) in small bowl; reserve. (Butter may be made in advance and refrigerated. Bring to room temperature before using.)
In medium bowl, stir lime juice and lime zest until combined. Place trout in large zipper-lock plastic bag or shallow dish and pour the marinade over it. Refrigerate for an hour. Drain and discard the marinade.
Heat grill. Add trout flesh-side down and grill 2 minutes; turn. Cook 2 minutes or until trout is no longer opaque. Remove to serving plate. Spread trout with 2 tsp of the mint butter; top with 2 tsp toasted coconut.