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Whole Trout with Cilantro Chimichurri

Yields4 ServingsPrep Time30 minsCook Time30 minsTotal Time1 hr

Trout is easy to come by in Montana, either at the store or out fishing. The trout for this recipe comes from Flathead Lake, an hour north of Missoula.

fish with chimichurri

For Trout
 4 Each whole trout
 1 each lemon
 8 each Green Onion stalks, root trimmed
 1 tbsp Olive Oil
For Chimichurri
 ½ ea. red onion, minced
 4 each cloves garlic, minced
 ½ cup rice wine vinegar
 1 cup Olive Oil
 1 tsp kosher salt
 2 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
 1 cup Cilantro, chopped
1

Heat grill to medium high heat.

2

Cut Lemon into 8 thin slices. Salt and pepper the inside cavity of each trout and place 2 lemon slices and 2 green onion stalks. Rub outside with olive oil.

3

Place trout on grill and cook about 7 minutes on each side.

4

Meanwhile combine all the ingredients for the chimichurri. Stir by hand. Do not mix in a blender. You want noticeable pieces of garlic, red onion, and cilantro.

5

Place trout on a platter and spoon the chimichurri over the top.

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Serving size

1 fish