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FORUM SPONSORS => MAK Grills => Topic started by: SmokinKat on April 01, 2015, 11:29:42 AM

Title: MAK smoked trout and grits
Post by: SmokinKat on April 01, 2015, 11:29:42 AM

I've been craving grits like a maniac since Smokin' Don posted his shrimp and grits recipe awhile back... Finally got the chance to make some!  A good friend of ours gave us some freshly caught steelhead this weekend, so James and I had ourselves a special treat last night!!

Rinsed the fillets, then sprinkled with a little kosher salt and brown sugar.

(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-BSDCcGD5LAA/VRtiHrcX6KI/AAAAAAAAPVs/CKZrpHGaQh8/w892-h669-no/DSCF2234.JPG)

Tossed them on the MAK to smoke for a couple of hours while we retrieved our errant goats (whom have recently discovered the grass really IS greener on the other side of the fence). 

While the fish was finishing, I made some creamy cheesy grits

2 1/2 cups water
1/2 cup cream
1 cup polenta/grits
1/2 cup shredded cheese
sprinkle of Tony C's

Pulled the fillets at 140°

(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-CH_tGYtdQHQ/VRtg5_S6i3I/AAAAAAAAPUk/D0oYCbaRIYU/w892-h669-no/DSCF2240.JPG)

Plated the fish over the polenta, and finished with some Parmesan, green onions and a drizzle of (store bought) balsamic vinegar glaze. 

(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-Sdell2udW3g/VRtwISyk9OI/AAAAAAAAPWM/0Q7VzmWboZE/w892-h669-no/DSCF2241.JPG)

It was SUCH an easy dish to make-- but tasted SO GOOD.  Lots of great flavors that combined well, and we both put some extra balsamic glaze on the fish.     I usually give James whatever I can't finish on my plate, but this one I guarded protectively so I can have my leftovers for lunch today!!! 

Title: Re: MAK smoked trout and grits
Post by: HighOnSmoke on April 01, 2015, 11:41:01 AM

Very nice cook Kat and perfect plated photo!

Title: Re: MAK smoked trout and grits
Post by: ACW3 on April 01, 2015, 11:52:33 AM

Kat,
That looks sooo good!!!  The salmon is making my mouth water.  It seems like the only time I get grits is if we eat out.  My wife is rather picky about what she eats, and grits are not on that list.

Art

Title: Re: MAK smoked trout and grits
Post by: drholly on April 01, 2015, 12:32:42 PM

Oh boy that sounds good and the plating is beautiful. I love trout, salmon, steelhead on the grill. Haven't tried it with grits, but it is now on my list. Thanks for the post!

Title: Re: MAK smoked trout and grits
Post by: akruckus on April 01, 2015, 12:40:56 PM

Nice looking plate, and great presentation!! Like the fiesta plates too :P

Title: Re: MAK smoked trout and grits
Post by: sparky on April 01, 2015, 01:34:00 PM

Great good Kat.  Love fish on the grill.

Title: Re: MAK smoked trout and grits
Post by: hikerman on April 01, 2015, 02:14:21 PM

Excellent meal Kat and looks perfectly plated! :P
I'll have you know that your meal not only has me drooling but I'm now famished.....after lunch! lol

Title: Re: MAK smoked trout and grits
Post by: sliding_billy on April 01, 2015, 04:15:55 PM

Great looking plate.

Title: Re: MAK smoked trout and grits
Post by: muebe on April 01, 2015, 08:09:48 PM

Looks excellent Kat!