What to do with two pounds of tasteless trout?

Question

I gently oven-poached a large trout, after it was salt brined and properly seasoned and citrussed.  The result: tender, moist fish without any flavor.  Any leftover thoughts that won’t lead to “well-cooked; still tasteless” comments?

Miss_Karen · Answer

Turn it into fish cakes. Use a good crab cake recipe, but substitute trout. My son says to turn it into a soup.😉**We did just return from a vacation to Norway, where Fish Soup is EVERYWHERE.

MMH · Answer

Although it’s not smoked, you could make something like a white fish salad or spread &amp;amp; go heavy on the horse radish.

Nancy · Answer

First idea - make a fish pie (with peas and mashed potato), very good and borrows flavor from the sauce and veg.
Recipe, for example:
https://www.recipetineats.com/fish-pie/#wprm-recipe-container-27918

Second idea - serve in sandwiches on multigrain bread with strong-flavored sauces and/or garnishes. Hot peppers, onion, ranch dressing, prepared horseradish - whatever pleases you and those you cook for. Again, borrow flavor from the other ingredients.

HalfPint · Answer

Fish pate, maybe? Mash with softened butter, lemon juice &amp;amp; zest, fresh thyme and/or cracked pink peppercorn

What to do with two pounds of tasteless trout?

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