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Recipe by: Lisa Prince

Lime Basil Grilled Trout Fillets

Charles Hudson, corporate chef for Sunburst Trout shared this delicious recipe with us and it is perfect for warm weather.  Light, refreshing and pairs well with a fresh tomato salad.

Servings: 4
Cook Time: Prep Time: 1 Hour; Total Time: 1 hour, 10 minutes
Meal Type: Entree
NC Ingredients: trout, basil

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Ingredients

4
Trout Fillets (we used Sunburst)
Juice of 1 lime
One Handful of Fresh Basil Leaves
2
Cloves Garlic Chopped
1/4
Cup Olive Oil
1
tsp. Lawry's Seasoned Salt
1
tsp. Fresh Ground Pepper

Directions

Make Marinade: Chop basil and mince garlic, Combine with lime Juice, Olive oil, Salt and Pepper
Add marinade to fresh trout fillets
Marinate Fillets for at least an hour before grilling

To Grill Trout:
Preheat Grill to medium high to high heat
Remove fillets from Marinade, and place on a well-oiled pre-heated grill.
Start flesh side down for about 3-4 minutes then flip to skin side down and cook 3-4 minutes.

 
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