How do you know when trout is done on the grill?

How do you know when trout is done on the grill?

Once seasoned, place the trout directly on the grill with the skin side down. Trout cook quickly on the grill and are done when the meat is white and flakey when tested with a fork. Most smaller trout do not need to be flipped to cook through.

Do you eat trout skin?

Unless the trout is really big and old and has lived in polluted water, the skin is perfectly safe and nutritious to eat. Depending upon the preparation method, it can be a quite tasty part of the eating experience. … I remove skin from large salmon, but leave the skin on with small salmon and trout.