Plank Grilled Whole Trout
- 2 (1 to 2 pound) whole trout, cleaned and gutted with heads, tails and fins removed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
- Special equipment: 2 untreated cedar or alder planks, 3/4-inch thick and 12 to 15 inches long
- Place the planks into cool water and allow to soak for at least 2 hours and up to overnight.
- Preheat the grill to 375 to 400 degrees F.
- Brush the trout, inside and out with olive oil.
- Season inside and out with salt and pepper.
- Place the trout onto the planks belly down and open.
- Place the planks over indirect heat and grill until the fish reaches an internal temperature of 120 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer, approximately 15 to 20 minutes.
- Remove from the grill and allow to sit for 5 to 10 minutes before serving as is or deboning and serving.
trout, olive oil, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, cedar
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/plank-grilled-whole-trout-recipe.html (may not work)