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What it is
Sea trout is a seasonal fish with pink flesh finer and more delicate than salmon, sometimes called sewin in Wales. We prepare it to order at the counter, as fillets, portions or a whole side, skin on or off. Priced by weight, filleted, pin-boned and skinned by hand at no charge.
Why choose it
Sea trout is the seasonal treat that sits between salmon and trout, with a finer texture and a more delicate flavour than salmon and a colour just as good on the plate. It is a fish for late spring and summer, it poaches, roasts and grills gently, and it rewards simple herbs and a light hand.
How it tastes
Delicate, sweet and clean, with fine pink flesh softer and more subtle than salmon and richer than river trout. It has enough natural oil to stay moist but a lighter texture than salmon, so it needs gentle cooking and a careful eye. The flavour is refined and does not want heavy sauces.
How to cook it
Roast a fillet or side at 180C, poach it gently, bake it in foil with herbs and lemon, or pan-fry a portion skin-side first. It suits a light touch. Being finer than salmon, it cooks a little faster, so take it off as it just flakes.
What goes with it
Dill, cucumber and watercress. New potatoes, peas and asparagus in season. Lemon, crème fraîche and a light hollandaise, or samphire and butter.
How long it takes
A fillet roasts in 10 to 14 minutes, pan-fries in 3 to 4 minutes skin-side then a minute on the flesh, and a whole side bakes in 20 to 25 minutes. It cooks a touch faster than salmon. Times vary with thickness.
Nutrition
Sea trout is high in protein and carries omega 3, with a little less fat than farmed salmon. A typical fillet carries around 20 grams of protein. It also carries vitamin D and B12.
Sustainability
Ask at the counter for the day's sourcing. Sea trout is seasonal, and we can advise on the season and suggest an alternative like salmon or trout if you want one.
Where to buy it
At the counter at 18 Barnes High Street, cut to order, or delivered across south west London and shipped across the UK.
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Common questions
What is the difference between sea trout and salmon?
Sea trout has finer, more delicate pink flesh and a more subtle flavour than salmon, with a little less fat. It cooks a touch faster and suits gentle cooking and light flavours.
When is sea trout in season?
Sea trout is a late spring and summer fish. Ask at the counter for the season and the day's sourcing, and we will suggest salmon or trout when sea trout is not around.
How do I cook sea trout without drying it?
Cook it gently and take it off the heat as it just flakes, because its finer flesh cooks a little faster than salmon. Roasting at a moderate heat, poaching or baking in foil all keep it moist.
Can I eat sea trout raw?
Very fresh sea trout is fine to eat raw and is often cured for a gravadlax or sliced thin as sashimi. Ask at the counter for fish suitable for eating raw.
Can I freeze sea trout?
Yes. Wrap it tightly, freeze it quickly and defrost in the fridge overnight. The texture is firmer fresh.
Is sea trout high in protein?
Yes. A typical fillet carries around 20 grams of protein along with omega 3, vitamin D and B12.
Common questions
What is the difference between sea trout and salmon?
Sea trout has finer, more delicate pink flesh and a more subtle flavour than salmon, with a little less fat. It cooks a touch faster and suits gentle cooking and light flavours.
When is sea trout in season?
Sea trout is a late spring and summer fish. Ask at the counter for the season and the day's sourcing, and we will suggest salmon or trout when sea trout is not around.
How do I cook sea trout without drying it?
Cook it gently and take it off the heat as it just flakes, because its finer flesh cooks a little faster than salmon. Roasting at a moderate heat, poaching or baking in foil all keep it moist.
Can I eat sea trout raw?
Very fresh sea trout is fine to eat raw and is often cured for a gravadlax. Ask at the counter for fish suitable for eating raw.
Can I freeze sea trout?
Yes. Wrap it tightly, freeze it quickly and defrost in the fridge overnight. The texture is firmer fresh.
Is sea trout high in protein?
Yes. A typical fillet carries around 20 grams of protein along with omega 3, vitamin D and B12.
