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Smoked Trout and Buttermilk Fritters

3 Reviews / 5 Average
These Smoked Trout and Buttermilk Fritters are the perfect summer time additions to a bed of spinach and can alternatively be made with smoked salmon .
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Three green bowls filled with smoked trout fritters over a bed of spinach and topped with a creamy sauce.

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I've got the perfect yummy, light dish for the hot days of summer we've been experiencing lately ... Smoked Trout Fritters. In fact, here in Charlotte, I think yesterday was the first day that temps didn't hit the 90s in over 3 weeks! Phew.

So, I thought a big salad for dinner would do us some good, and this was a salad with plenty of flavor thanks to the yummy Smoked Trout and Buttermilk Fritters I put on top. And let's not forget the Buttermilk Dill dressing as a final touch ... it was so good that my 15-year-old quickly went back for seconds!

What've you been enjoying for dinner lately in this heat?

Table of Contents
  1. What are Fritters?
  2. Substitution Options for Smoked Trout Fritters
  3. Do You Eat the Skin of Smoked Trout?
  4. Other Fritter Recipes You Might Enjoy
  5. Smoked Trout and Buttermilk Fritters

What are Fritters?

A fritter is typically defined as any variety of fried food, generally consisting of small pieces of meat, veggies, fruit, or dough.

Substitution Options for Smoked Trout Fritters

If you can't find a pack of smoked trout at your store you could always substitute smoked salmon (either hot smoked or cold smoked). I always feel like those two are pretty interchangeable when it comes to dips, cracker (or even deviled egg) toppings, and the like.

Do You Eat the Skin of Smoked Trout?

When making these smoked trout fritters, be sure to remove the skin before cooking.

Featured Comment

These are AMAZING. SO good. I also put fresh dill in the fritters.
- Kathryne

Other Fritter Recipes You Might Enjoy

  • Tex-Mex Corn Fritters + Black Bean Salad
  • Carrot Fritters with Yogurt Sauce
  • Yellow Split Pea Fritters

Smoked Trout and Buttermilk Fritters

These Smoked Trout and Buttermilk Fritters are the perfect summer time additions to a bed of spinach and can alternatively be made with smoked salmon .
3 Reviews / 5 Average
Prep Time: 10 minutes mins
Cook Time: 10 minutes mins
Total Time: 20 minutes mins
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free, Peanut/Tree Nut-Free
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Servings: 4 (makes 8 fritters)
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Ingredients
  

For the Smoked Trout Fritters

  • ¾ cup whole grain cornmeal ( finely ground)
  • ¼ red onion (finely diced (plus extra for salad garnish))
  • ¾ teaspoon baking powder
  • ⅓ cup buttermilk ((the real thing is as thick as yogurt!))
  • 1 egg
  • ½ cup frozen corn kernels (no need to defrost, or fresh)
  • 8 ounces smoked trout fillet (skin removed and roughly chopped)
  • olive oil (for cooking)
  • salt and pepper (to taste)

For the Buttermilk Dill Dressing + Salad

  • ⅓ cup sour cream
  • ¼ cup buttermilk
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill
  • 1 clove garlic (minced)
  • spinach (or lettuce, for serving)

Instructions
 

For the Smoked Trout Fritters

  • In a large bowl whisk together the cornmeal, red onion, and baking powder. Make a well (hole) in the center and pour in the buttermilk and egg.
  • Stir the batter with a fork until well combined. Carefully fold in the corn and the trout.
  • Heat a thin layer of olive oil over medium heat in a large cast iron skillet. Drop in equal sized spoonfuls of batter (I used an ice cream scoop and got 8 fritters) and flatten with a spatula. Cook in batches until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes per side. (See notes about cooking temperature.)
  • Sprinkle with salt and pepper and set aside.

For the Buttermilk Dill Dressing

  • Blend together the sour cream, buttermilk, lemon juice, dill, and garlic until smooth.
  • Add lettuce or spinach to large bowls, top with the fritters, dressing, additional diced red onion, salt & pepper, and serve.

Notes

If your pan is too hot they will get brown on the outside before they are cooked all the way through the middle, so be sure to cut one open to check your temperature setting!
 
We recommend organic ingredients when feasible.
 
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Facts
Smoked Trout and Buttermilk Fritters
Amount Per Serving
Calories 290 Calories from Fat 99
% Daily Value*
Fat 11g17%
Saturated Fat 4g25%
Cholesterol 115mg38%
Sodium 192mg8%
Potassium 504mg14%
Carbohydrates 30g10%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 19g38%
Vitamin A 302IU6%
Vitamin C 4mg5%
Calcium 124mg12%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Comments

  1. Jessica C. says

    May 10, 2023 at 11:13 am

    Thanks for the idea! I'll try making a dairy- and corn-free version for my youngest with food allergies.

    Reply
  2. Holly says

    August 07, 2022 at 9:54 am

    5 stars
    I get fish every month from Sitka Salmon Shares. I had some smoked sablefish in the freezer from them so that's what I used. These were great. Thinking next time I might kick them up a bit by adding some chopped jalapenos to the fritters.

    Reply
  3. Kathryne says

    August 28, 2020 at 9:03 pm

    5 stars
    These are AMAZING. SO good. I also put fresh dill in the fritters.

    Reply
  4. Lokesh Jose says

    August 08, 2020 at 12:40 am

    5 stars
    Can we use white vinegar as a substitute for buttermilk?

    Reply
    • 100 Days Admin says

      August 10, 2020 at 9:17 am

      You would need to add milk with the white vinegar if you're going to sub it for the buttermilk. - Nicole

      Reply
  5. Zully Hernandez says

    August 07, 2020 at 4:46 pm

    Mmm - this looks great. And I've got buttermilk to use up :)

    Reply

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