Lake of the Woods District Stewardship Association

Silver salmon prepared with two different recipes—top portion was prepared with this family favourite.

Barbequed trout or salmon—our family favourite

Originally published in Lake of the Woods Area News, Volume 55, Number 4, Fall 2025

Total preparation time: 20 minutes
Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients: 

  • 2/3 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp canola oil
  • 1 tsp crushed rosemary
  • 6 fillets trout or salmon (leave skin on one side)
  • Lemon wedges, optional

Directions:

  1. Combine soy sauce, ketchup, lemon juice, oil and rosemary.
  2. Pour marinade into large resealable plastic bag, then add fish.
  3. Seal bag and turn to coat then refrigerate for 1 hour, turn twice, then drain and discard marinade.
  4. Place fillets meat side down (skin side up) on pre-heated grill (a well-greased hinged wire basket helps).
  5. Grill over medium heat for 3 mins meat side down then turn to skin side down for a maximum of 8 minutes* or until meat forms white curdles; fillets should easily flake with a fork.
  6. Serve with lemon as desired.


Doug’s Tip: Be careful not to over grill, usually 7 mins maximum works best or when internal temperature reaches 145°F, then remove fillets immediately, cover and allow them to table finish; thermometer probe highly recommended.

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Doug Jenson

Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Planner, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources

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