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Recipe for: Grilled trout Krakow style with fennel and citrus salad

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Delicate grilled trout "Krakow style" is a light, summer composition that combines traditional Polish flavors (dill, mustard) with a fresh, citrusy touch. The fish is seasoned with a simple mix of salt, pepper, and garlic, filled with slices of lemon and fresh dill, and then grilled to a golden skin. A salad of thinly sliced fennel and segments of orange and grapefruit adds juiciness to the dish and contrasts in texture — crunchy fennel, soft fruit pieces, and a slightly spicy dressing made from rapeseed oil and mustard. This dish is perfect for a summer grill, served with young potatoes with dill or with millet; it has a fresh, aromatic profile and an impressive appearance when presenting the whole fish alongside a colorful salad.

Ingredients Used

Ingredients (14)

Servings:
4
  • Trout 1000 g
  • Fennel 400 g
  • Orange 2.7 pcs (~540 g)
  • Grapefruit 0.9 pcs (~300 g)
  • Lemon 1.5 pcs (~120 g)
  • Rapeseed oil 60 g
  • Butter 20 g
  • Garlic 2 clove (~10 g)
  • Mustard 15 g
  • 🌿 Spices
  • Salt 0.1 pinch (~4 g)
  • Black pepper 4 pinch (~2 g)
  • Dill 1.5 bunch (~30 g)
  • ✨ Optional
  • Capers 20 g
  • Honey 30 ml
💰 Estimated dish cost: ~80.00 PLN (20.00 PLN/serving)
* Prices missing for some ingredients

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Preparation steps

Preparing the fish

1

Check the trout: make sure they are gutted and rinsed inside. If you bought whole fish that are not gutted, place the fish on a cutting board and make a cut along the belly with a sharp knife, remove the entrails, and rinse under cold water. Pat dry with a paper towel — the fish should feel dry to the touch.

Ingredients: Trout
Use a sharp filleting knife and a cutting board. If you don't feel confident with gutting, ask the seller to do it for you.
2

Prepare the marinade for the inside and surface: in a small bowl, mix 10 g of crushed garlic with 30 g of rapeseed oil, 2 g of black pepper, and 2 g of salt (2 pinches of pepper and 2 pinches of salt). Gently rub the mixture inside and on the skin of the fish. Inside, place a slice of lemon (from 120 g of lemon, use 2 slices for the fish) and a few sprigs of fresh dill (tear into short bunches).

Ingredients: Garlic, Rapeseed oil, Black pepper, Salt, Lemon, Dill, Trout
Use a small teaspoon to spread the marinade and disposable gloves if you don't want the smell of garlic on your hands. Don't over-salt — salt will draw out moisture, but it should be moderate.
3

Make cuts on the skin: using a sharp knife, make 2-3 diagonal cuts on both sides of each fish (the cuts should be 1–1.5 cm deep), which will prevent the skin from wrinkling and help the spices penetrate. After making the cuts, brush the fish again with a thin layer of rapeseed oil.

Ingredients: Rapeseed oil, Trout
Use a long, thin knife. The cuts should be shallow — do not cut deeply into the meat, just the skin and a thin layer of meat. This step is helpful when grilling fish without a fish grill.

Salad

4

Prepare the fennel: trim the green parts and slice the bulbs very thinly. The easiest way to do this is with a mandoline set to a thin slice (1–2 mm). If you don't have a mandoline, use a sharp knife and slice with long strokes. Place the sliced fennel in a large bowl.

Ingredients: fennel
Use a mandoline for even, thin slices; when cutting with a knife, keep your fingers curled under (the so-called 'claw') to avoid cutting yourself.
5

Filleting citrus fruits (supremes): trim the tops of the skin from the orange (540 g) and grapefruit (300 g), cutting away the skin along with the white layer. Then, with a knife, cut into the white membrane and remove the fruit segments, dropping them straight into a bowl with dill. Collect the juice that flows out into a separate glass — we will use it for the dressing.

Ingredients: Orange, Grapefruit
Use a sharp, small filleting knife. If you've never done this before, practice on an orange: hold the fruit steady and cut vertically between the segments.
6

Prepare the dressing: pour 60 g of rapeseed oil into a jar, add 15 g of mustard, 30 g of honey (if using), 30 g of citrus juice leftover from filleting, 4 g of salt, and 2 g of pepper. Close the jar and shake vigorously for 20–30 seconds until the dressing becomes smooth and slightly emulsified. Drizzle it over the dill and fruits, gently mix to coat the dill slices lightly with the dressing.

Ingredients: Rapeseed oil, Mustard, Honey, Salt, Black pepper, Orange, Grapefruit, Lemon, fennel
Use a jar with a lid or a hand whisk. If the dressing seems too sour, add a bit of honey; if it's too sweet — more lemon juice.

Preparing the grill

7

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (about 200–220°C). If you are using a charcoal grill, wait until the wood/embers form an even layer of coals; if using a gas grill, set it to medium flame and cover for 5–10 minutes. Oil the grill grate with a thin layer of oil using a brush or an oil-soaked paper towel to prevent the fish from sticking.

Ingredients: Rapeseed oil
Use heat-resistant gloves and grilling tongs. Brush the grill with an oil-soaked brush, and do not pour oil directly onto the fire (risk of flame).

Grilling

8

Place the trout on a well-heated grill. Grill without moving for 4–6 minutes on one side — the skin should develop clear, golden stripes. To flip the fish, use a wide spatula and tongs: support the fish with the spatula under the entire side and turn it in one smooth motion. Grill the other side for 3–5 minutes. The thickness of the fish determines the time – thicker specimens may need an additional 1–2 minutes.

Ingredients: Trout
The best grill is one with a cleaned and oiled grate. Don't lift the fish too early — if it sticks to the grate, wait another half a minute until it releases on its own. If you're worried about sticking, you can use a special fish tray.
9

1–2 minutes before the end of grilling, place 5 g of butter on each fish and cover the grill with a lid so that the butter melts and the glaze coats the skin. Checking for doneness: insert a thin knife into the thickest part near the backbone — the meat should be opaque and gently flake apart, easily coming off in fillets.

Ingredients: Butter, Trout
Use a kitchen thermometer if you have one — the ideal internal temperature for fish is about 60°C. Do not cook the fish too long, as it will become dry.

Assembly and serving

10

Set the fish aside on a board for 3–4 minutes to allow the juices to distribute evenly. On a large plate, arrange a portion of fennel and citrus salad on one side, and place one trout next to it. Drizzle the fish with a bit of freshly squeezed lemon juice (from the remaining part) and, if using, sprinkle with 20 g of capers for a contrast of saltiness.

Ingredients: Trout, fennel, Lemon, capers
Resting after grilling is an important step — do not serve the fish immediately from the grill. Use a wide spatula to transfer the fish to the plate.
11

Decoration and final serving: sprinkle the dish with fresh, finely chopped dill (the rest of the bunch). Serve immediately, offering a choice of: young potatoes with dill, roasted pumpkin slices (seasonal autumn alternative) or light millet porridge. Serve with a wedge of lemon on the side.

Ingredients: Dill, Lemon
Use a fish knife and fork when serving — the trout served whole looks impressive and gives guests the opportunity to remove the fillet.

Fun Fact

💡

In Krakow, delicate freshwater fish is traditionally combined with dill and lemon juice — this combination has long been known in the region's cuisine as a fresh, summer dish. Grilling adds a modern, smoky character to it.

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Tips

🍽️ Serving

Serve the fish immediately after resting to ensure the skin is crispy and the meat is juicy. Prepare the salad just before serving so that the fennel retains its crunch. For an elegant presentation, trim the fish's head and serve the halves on the plate as an option.

🥡 Storage

Store any leftover fish in the refrigerator wrapped in foil or in an airtight container for a maximum of 24 hours. Keep the salad separate, adding the dressing just before serving. Reheat gently in the oven at 120°C for 6–8 minutes to avoid drying out the meat.

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