Gochujang-glazed trout. Oven-roasted trout fillets brushed with a doubled batch of sweet-spicy gochujang glaze, caramelised until glossy and sticky, then finished with sesame and spring onion. A bold, modern dish with fiery red-orange tones and irresistible shine.
Recipe courtesy British Trout Association
Serve:4
Prep time:10 minutes
Cooking time: 15-20 minutes
Skill level: Esay
Ingredients
4 boneless trout fillets (approx. 150–180g each)
1 tbsp sesame oil
6 tbsp gochujang (Korean chilli paste)
4 tbsp honey or maple syrup
6 tbsp dark soy sauce
2 tbsp rice vinegar
2 tsp freshly grated ginger
4 garlic cloves, finely grated
1 tsp cornflour
1 tbsp cold water (for the slurry)
2 tsp sesame seeds, plus extra for garnish
Juice of 1 lime, plus extra for serving
2 spring onions, finely sliced
Cooked jasmine or sticky rice, to serve
Method
- Preheat oven to 200°C (180°C fan). Line a small baking tray with foil or parchment.
- To make the glaze: in a small saucepan, combine gochujang, honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, and garlic. Simmer gently for 4–5 minutes, stirring often, until glossy and slightly thickened.
- In a small bowl, mix the cornflour with the cold water to make a smooth slurry, then stir it into the glaze. Cook for 1 minute more, stirring constantly, until the glaze becomes syrupy and clings to the spoon.
- Stir in lime juice, taste, and adjust — add more honey for sweetness or soy for depth.
- Set aside to cool slightly; it will thicken further as it stands.
- Place trout fillets on the tray, skin-side down. Brush generously with half of the gochujang glaze, reserving the rest for finishing. Sprinkle lightly with sesame seeds.
- Roast for 10–12 minutes, or until the trout is just cooked and the glaze is bubbling and sticky at the edges. Brush immediately with the remaining glaze for a lacquered finish.
- Sprinkle with extra sesame seeds and sliced spring onions. Serve over steamed jasmine or sticky rice. Offer any remaining warm glaze in a small pot or jug on the side for drizzling.
Image: British Trout Association