Campfire Sesame-Ginger Trout in Banana Leaves
Whole trout seasoned with sesame, fresh ginger, and scallions, wrapped in banana leaves and roasted over the campfire. Steam-cooked and lightly smoked, this meal is wild-caught flavor at its best.
Equipment
- Banana leaves or parchment
- twine or toothpicks
- grill grate or coals
- Tongs
Ingredients
- 2 whole trout cleaned, about 12 oz each
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 1 thumb fresh ginger peeled & sliced thin
- 2 scallions sliced
- 2 cloves garlic thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 1 lime halved
- 2 large banana leaves or parchment, rinsed
Instructions
- Rinse fish and pat dry. Drizzle inside and out with soy sauce and sesame oil.
- Stuff each trout cavity with ginger, scallions, and sliced garlic.
- Wrap each fish tightly in a banana leaf, securing with twine or toothpicks.
- Place wrapped fish over medium campfire coals or on a grill grate. Roast 8-10 minutes per side, until fish is opaque and flakes easily.
- Unwrap carefully. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve hot with a squeeze of lime.
Notes
Soak banana leaves in water for 10 minutes to prevent burning. If unavailable, use parchment or doubled foil. Prepping the fish at home is great if heading to a remote lake.