Colorado Camper's Trout

Experience the ultimate outdoor dining with this Colorado Camper's Trout recipe—an easy, flavor-packed dish perfect for campfire cooking. Featuring freshly caught trout stuffed with aromatic herbs like parsley and dill, zesty lemon slices, and garlic, this dish delivers vibrant, smoky flavors that pair beautifully with the crispness of the great outdoors. Wrapped in foil with a buttery olive oil drizzle, the trout steams perfectly on a campfire grill or even hot coals, making it a foolproof choice for camping enthusiasts. Ready in under 30 minutes, this recipe combines convenience with gourmet flair, proving that nature-inspired meals can be both simple and delicious. Serve with rustic bread or charred vegetables for the ultimate campfire feast!

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:12 mins

Total Time:27 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 2 whole fish fresh trout (cleaned and gutted)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 slices lemon slices
• 2 sprigs fresh parsley
• 2 sprigs fresh dill
• 2 cloves garlic cloves (sliced)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 sheets aluminum foil

Directions

Step 1

Clean and gut the trout, ensuring it is thoroughly rinsed inside and out. Pat dry with a paper towel.

Step 2

Lay two sheets of aluminum foil on a flat surface, large enough to fully wrap each trout.

Step 3

Drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil onto each sheet of foil and place a trout on top of the oil.

Step 4

Season the inside cavity of each trout with salt and black pepper.

Step 5

Stuff each trout with 2 lemon slices, 1 sprig of parsley, 1 sprig of dill, and half of the sliced garlic cloves.

Step 6

Place 1 tablespoon of butter on top of each trout and drizzle any remaining olive oil over the fish.

Step 7

Wrap the foil tightly around each trout, creating a secure packet to seal in the flavors.

Step 8

Preheat a campfire grill or outdoor grill to medium heat. Alternatively, you can cook the trout on hot coals without a grate.

Step 9

Place the foil-wrapped trout onto the grill or directly over the coals. Cook for 6 minutes on one side, then flip and cook for another 6 minutes on the other side. The fish is done when it flakes easily with a fork and is opaque throughout.

Step 10

Carefully remove the packets from the grill and allow them to rest for 2 minutes before unwrapping.

Step 11

Serve the trout directly from the foil or transfer to plates. Enjoy with rustic bread or grilled vegetables for a complete outdoor meal!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1002.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1558.9

Total Fat 96.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 27.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.4g
Cholesterol 601.0mg	0%
Sodium 2974.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 4.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1.1g	0%
Total Sugars 0.7g
Protein 155.3g	0%

Vitamin D 5765.1IU	0%
Calcium 486.9mg	0%
Iron 7.3mg	0%
Potassium 3678.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 57.5%

Protein: 41.2%

Carbs: 1.3%