Our kids love to fish the local streams and lakes when we camp, so we often bring the fixings for campfire cooked trout just in case. They enjoy eating any type of fish and appreciate the nourishment it gives them. I swear this is because of the connection and respect they’ve formed through catching it and dressing it themselves.
Sometimes we prep the fish and skewer them with a stick for campfire cooking for kids (primal kids style), but this foil wrap method is just as tasty and convenient for camping!
A few ingredients stuffed in the cavity, a hot fire, and you have yourself a fresh meal. The skin should easily fall away from the meat once it’s done cooking.
Whether you follow a paleo, primal, keto, or simple real food lifestyle, try this recipe served with a simple green salad.
A 10 – 12″ trout will serve one to two people, so multiply this recipe based on the number of mouths you plan to feed.
For more camping meal ideas, check out The Ultimate Guide to Keto Camping Food! You can also check out my Weekly Paleo Meal Plan for more paleo and primal diet friendly recipes.
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Whole Grilled Lemon Pepper Campfire Trout
Ingredients
- 1, 10 – 12” trout, gutted and prepped to cook
- Sprinkle of sea salt and pepper
- 1 Tbsp butter
- 2 slices lemon
- Sprig of fresh parsley, or a dash of dried
- 1 tsp water
Instructions
- Start a campfire, establishing hot coals.
- Lay trout on a double layer of aluminum foil 6” longer than the fish.
- Open trout cavity and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Add butter, lemon, and parsley.
- Add one tsp of water around the fish.
- Wrap the foil around the fish and tightly seal.
- Place on hot coals of the campfire (or on grill rack) for about 15 minutes, or until skin falls away from meat and meat easily flakes from bones.
