Smoked Trout Paté Recipe on Food52 (2024)

FAQs

What do you eat with smoked trout? ›

The easiest $5 lunch ever: Mix up a tin of smoked trout with a dollop or two of Greek yogurt (or ripe avocado if you're dairy-free), salt, pepper, maybe some diced red onions if you're feeling industrious, maybe some white beans or chickpeas if you're starving, and a squeeze of lemon.

Quick and Easy Snack Ideas

Spread canned trout on whole-grain crackers for a protein-packed snack. Mix canned trout with mayonnaise and a squeeze of lemon juice for a delicious sandwich filling.

Close the smoker & cook the trout for 1 hour until the surface has a slightly smoked appearance & the flesh is firm. While the trout is cooking, melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the herbs & stir until combined. Keep warm until you're ready to serve the trout.

SMOKED TROUT

Trout is a great choice as it doesn't have quite as strong of a flavor profile, and lacks some of the fattiness of salmon, but retains the smoke flavor that makes salmon such a fantastic choice for smoking.

Eating the skin along with the flesh helps you consume the most nutrients possible from fish. By removing the skin and eating only the flesh, you'll miss out on the many beneficial nutrients and oils in the skin, as well as those found in the mucus and layers of flesh just below the skin.

High in flavour and low in calories

Additionally, smoked trout is a great source of protein, providing an excellent alternative to processed meats and cheeses. With its low-calorie count and high nutritional content, smoked trout is a delicious and healthy way to satisfy your cravings.

Preparation: Our fish is fully cooked and ready to eat right out of the package. Keep refrigerated, but best served at room temperature.

SUPPORTS HEART HEALTH

Yes, smoked fish can be salty, as it is cured in salt. However, we recommend consuming it in moderation as with all good things in life. Replacing less heart healthy foods like red meat with more fish could help improve your heart health, so give it a try!

Smoked trout is generally fully cooked, using a hot-smoking technique. (Unlike salmon, which is sometimes cold-smoked, such as lox. But even there, remember that many fish are eaten raw, safely. As long as it has been properly stored, it's fine.

How Long Should You Smoke Trout? Smoke trout until the flesh turns opaque and begins to flake, and to an internal temperature of approximately 145 degrees Fahrenheit. This will take approximately one hour per half-pound of fish that you are smoking.

Should you soak trout before cooking? ›

Soaking fish in brine or water before cooking to remove any muddy taste is not necessary. We prefer never to wash or soak whole or filleted fish in water or any other solution (except a marinade) before cooking as it affects the texture, and ultimately, the flavour of the fish.

Aspic or meat jelly (/ˈæspɪk/) is a savory gelatin made with a meat stock or broth, set in a mold to encase other ingredients. These often include pieces of meat, seafood, vegetable, or eggs. Aspic is also sometimes referred to as aspic gelée or aspic jelly.

Pâté is often made of pig meat and parts, but wild game like snipe, partridge, venison or wild boar can be cooked into a pâté, as can farm-raised duck, rabbit or pheasant. Even vegetables can be made into pâté. Lean meats might require the addition of some pork fat to keep the pâté from drying out in the oven.

Paté (pronounced pah-tay) is a French term that loosely translates to paste. Paté is a savory filling of meat and fat that is baked in a terrine (an earthenware vessel) and served hot or cold. Traditionally, paté was baked in pastry, aka paté en croute.

The best side dishes to serve with trout are mashed potatoes, couscous, grilled asparagus, quinoa, blooming onion, cauliflower mash, butternut squash, bok choy, creamy spinach, roasted root vegetables, cilantro lime rice, and green beans.

Serve the cold smoked trout with a small side salad of mozzarella balls, steamed cold asparagus, red onion slices, fresh spring herbs and a squeeze of lime, with wasabi mayonnaise. Oh, and just a slice of rye and wheat dark sourdough on the side.

Eating smoked trout regularly can help you maintain a healthy weight, build and repair muscles, and even boost your immune system. Additionally, the protein in smoked trout can help you feel more satiated and reduce cravings, making it a great snack option for those looking to lose weight.

Serving – Our smoked trout is long slice and ready to eat. Best served at room temperature with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.