Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsAjax DowntownGrilled Ocean Trout Recipe

Grilled Ocean Trout Recipe

Inspired by Ajax Downtown
Time1h 30m
Serves4

wheat berries, rancho bean, roasted squash, charred cauliflower, dried pomegranate, horseradish vinaigrette

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Ingredients

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Grains

Beans

Vegetables

Condiments

Fish

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Cook Wheat Berries

    Rinse the wheat berries and cook them in a pot of boiling salted water for about 40-50 minutes until tender. Drain and set aside.

  2. 2

    Prepare Rancho Beans

    Soak the rancho beans overnight, then cook them in fresh water until tender, about 1-1.5 hours. Drain and set aside.

  3. 3

    Roast Squash

    Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Cut the butternut squash into cubes, toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper, and roast for 25-30 minutes until tender and caramelized.

  4. 4

    Char Cauliflower

    Cut the cauliflower into florets, toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper, then grill or roast until charred and tender, about 15-20 minutes.

  5. 5

    Make Horseradish Vinaigrette

    In a bowl, whisk together horseradish, olive oil, white vinegar, salt, and pepper to taste.

Cooking

  1. 6

    Grill Ocean Trout

    Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Season the ocean trout fillets with salt and pepper. Grill the fillets for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until cooked through and flaky.

Assembly

  1. 7

    Plate the Dish

    On each plate, create a bed of wheat berries and rancho beans. Top with roasted squash and charred cauliflower. Place the grilled ocean trout on top and drizzle with horseradish vinaigrette. Garnish with dried pomegranate seeds.

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