Cedar Plank Trout with Avocado-Tomato Salsa Recipe

Name: Cedar Plank Trout with Avocado-Tomato Salsa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cedar planks soaked in water for 1 hour; 4 whole trout, de-boned; 4 tablespoons olive oil; Salt and pepper, to taste; 2 avocados, peeled, and cut in small dice; 3 tomatoes, cut in 1/4-inch pieces, seed part removed and cut in small dice; 1 medium red onion, cut in small dice; 1/2 bunch cilantro, chopped roughly; 2 jalapenos, seeded and minced; 2 ounces lime juice; Salt and pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

4 cedar planks soaked in water for 1 hour
4 whole trout, de-boned
4 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 avocados, peeled, and cut in small dice
3 tomatoes, cut in 1/4-inch pieces, seed part removed and cut in small dice
1 medium red onion, cut in small dice
1/2 bunch cilantro, chopped roughly
2 jalapenos, seeded and minced
2 ounces lime juice
Salt and pepper, to taste

1
Nail the trout skin side down to the boards.
2
Coat trout with oil and season.
3
Prop up close to the fire and let cook for about 7 to 10 minutes.
4
Check for doneness by looking for the flesh to start to separate.
5
Combine in a bowl and let marinate for 20 minutes.
6
Carefully transfer trout from the boards to a plate and garnish with a heaping mound of salsa.
7
Enjoy!
8
Variations: Drizzle some soy sauce and sesame oil mixed with minced ginger and garlic on prior to cooking.
9
Sprinkle with a barbecue rub spice mix Lemon with chopped garlic and parsley

161

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cedar planks soaked in water for 1 hour, 4 whole trout, de-boned, 4 tablespoons olive oil, Salt and pepper, to taste, and more.

Yes, Cedar Plank Trout with Avocado-Tomato Salsa falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Cedar Plank Trout with Avocado-Tomato Salsa

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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