Cooking Trout

Learn How To Cook Your Catch! May 11, 2011 Reporter: Patrick McMurtry Videographer: Brad Rice

---

EYEWITNESS ONLINE WEBCAST VIDEO

It doesn't get any better than this...getting out in the woods and hitting your favorite stream to catch a mess of trout. Well, eating them is a close second...if you cook them right. Paco Aceves, executive chef from Stonewall Resort, is an expert and he says don't just assume you can cook trout like you can any other fish.

"Catfish is a little denser, a little thicker meat, it takes longer to cook all the way through. Trout is something that's quick-high heat. In a convection oven with a fan, 350 degrees is ideal, if it's no fan, higher, 375-400." says Aceves.

That's if you bake them, but most folks like to throw them on a grill or in a skillet with some hot oil. Again, a tip...put some herbs in the oil before you start cooking the trout.

"Infuse the oil a little bit. This has been pan butterflied, skin on is always nice, try some corn meal, it's like shake and bake. It will kind of turn golden brown, a couple of minutes here." says Aceves.

You don't want to over cook your trout...when it flakes, it's done. And it's great. Paco has one more tip for you....the faster you get it in the pan..the more flavor you and your family will enjoy.

"The moment you pull it out of the water, they wouldn't be as good as they are today, tomorrow." says Aceves.

Fresh is best...words to the wise.

How To Contact WCHS-TV8 | Privacy Policy | FCC Public File | Terms and Conditions | DMCA Policy | Frequently Asked Questions

Home | Eyewitness News Newsroom | Storm Team Weather | Eyewitness Sports | Schedules

---

Send email to news@wchstv.com for information or comments concerning WCHS-TV Eyewitness News.

Copyright ©2013, WCHS-TV8. Portions are
Copyright 2013 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or distributed.