Trout
A freshwater fish with delicate flesh, often farmed in France in running water.
- Full season: from March to September
- Avoid: no month
- Scientific name: Oncorhynchus mykiss
Choosing well
Shiny, slippery skin, bulging eyes, pink or white flesh depending on its diet.
Sustainable fishing
Choose French organic or Label Rouge farmed trout; wild trout may only be caught from March to September.
Did you know?
“Salmon trout” is a rainbow trout fed on crustaceans or pigments that turn its flesh pink.
Cooking ideas
- With almonds, in butter
- En papillote with lemon and dill
- Smoked, on blinis