M&S was the top trout overall (echoing results from our 2023 smoked salmon taste test), while Waitrose also scored well. Around two-thirds of those who tasted both said they'd be happy to switch from ...
Smoked trout has a more delicate flavour than the ubiquitous smoked salmon, and with these accompaniments makes for a more special starter.The purée can be made the day before and chilled ...
Fresh rainbow trout is widely available, either whole or as fillets. It is also sold both hot- and cold-smoked. Whole rainbow trout need the guts, head, gills and bitter tasting blood-line removed ...
Place the trout in a glass casserole dish with a lid, open, flesh-side-up, and pour the marinade over the interior. Close the fish and roll gently from side to side to ensure even coating.
Look out for rainbow, brown or sea trout, either fresh, hot-smoked or cured. It comes into its own in everything from simple salads to a topping for jacket potatoes or blended into a dip.
But trout can bring just as much pleasure as smoked salmon. You can find hot-smoked trout in small fillets, or chunks from a larger fillet – either will work perfectly for this dish. If fresh ...