I caught the trout in this recipe ice fishing. It was one of those perfect winter days - fresh snow everywhere, temperatures warm enough to skip the tent, and fish practically jumping through the ice.

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.