German Grilled Trout

Ingredients

• 6 brook trout
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 3/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1 cup dry white wine
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon grated fresh lemon rind
• 8 bay leaves
• 1/2 cup melted butter
• lemon, quarters
• grilled tomato

Directions

1. 1

   If the trout are frozen, thaw.

2. 2

   Rinse and dry the fish, removing the heads if you like.

3. 3

   Cut 3 shallow gashes on each side of the fish.

4. 4

   Rub fish with the salt and pepper, and arrange side by side in an oblong pan or dish.

5. 5

   Mix wine, lemon juice, and rind.

6. 6

   Pour the mixture over fish and let marinate for 2 hours, turning a few times.

7. 7

   Use a double-hinged wire grill and spread the bay leaves over one side.

8. 8

   Drain the trout and arrange over the bay leaves.

9. 9

   Brush top with melted butter.

10. 10

    Close the grill, and place it 5 inches over heat.

11. 11

    Grill 20 minutes; turn rack several times and baste the fish with melted butter.

12. 12

    Discard bay leaves.

13. 13

    Serve fish with lemon quarters and grilled tomatoes. Serves 6-12.