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Trout, Rainbow
Trout, Rainbow
Scientific Name:
Oncorhynchus mykiss
Common Name:
Rainbow trout
Flavor:
Mild
Texture:
Delicate/Medium
Product Information:
Rainbow trout meat is mild, with a delicate, nut-like flavor. The flesh is tender, flaky and soft. The flesh of rainbow trout is white, pink or orange. When the meat is cooked, it has a delicate flake and the color pales.Trout feed can contain pigments to produce desired flesh colors. The fillets need to be firm, resilient and have a fresh appearance. The skin of the rainbow trout should be dark, shiny and have a slippery feel. Avoid frozen fish that looks dried out or has gray flesh.
Product Forms:
Fresh: Whole, Dressed, Boned (head-on/headless), Fillets Frozen: Dressed, Boned (head-on/headless), Fillets Value-added: Breaded, Stuffed, Smoked
Substitutions:
Arctic char, Salmon
Cooking Tips:
Rainbow trout are just the right size for individual servings. Don’t overpower the delicate taste of rainbow trout with strong sauces. A little butter, lemon and parsley is usually all you need to bring out the delicate flavors of this fish. Try trout with mint and garlic stuffing for a pleasant change.
Cooking Methods:
Bake
Broil
Grill
Poach
Saute'
Smoke
Global Supply:
Argentina, Canada, Chile, Europe, Japan, South Africa, South America, United States
Amount Per Serving - Serving Size 100 g/3.5oz
Calories
138
Fat Calories
49
Total Fat
5.4 g
Saturated Fat
1.6 g
Cholesterol
59 mg
Sodium
35 mg
Protein
20.9 g
Omega-3
0.9 g
U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. fdc.nal.usda.gov.
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