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W<\/span>hen you think of trout, you might picture the rainbow trout leaping out of the water on the end of a fly fisherman\u2019s line. This mild fish with a slightly nutty flavor was found originally in North America and now in Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and also Central and South America. You\u2019ll recognize this fish by the broad purple or violet band on its sides and the black-spotted tail fin.<\/p>\n

The best-known of all freshwater fish, trout is also one of the most popular. It\u2019s inexpensive to buy and readily available, which makes it the perfect ingredient for a variety of meals.<\/p>\n

Trout, like many fish varieties, is nutritious and can be prepared in a multitude of ways.<\/p>\n

If you follow the recommendation of the American Heart Association<\/a> (AHA) to eat \u201cfish (particularly fatty fish) at least two servings (3.5 ounce cooked, or about \u00be cup of flaked fish) a week,\u201d trout would be a delicious choice.<\/p>\n

Trout is low in calories, low carb, and a good source of protein. It\u2019s high in vitamin A and folate as well as the minerals of calcium, phosphorus, potassium, and selenium. It is also very high in omega-3 fatty acids.<\/p>\n

Other types are brown trout, also called river or lake trout; sea trout, cutthroat, and golden, which is called the \u201cfish of heaven\u201d and found in the northern Rockies.<\/p>\n

You can enjoy trout smoked and even the trout roe.<\/p>\n

Farm-raised fish dates back thousands of years in China, later in ancient Rome where fish were kept in lagoons until needed, followed by the Middle Ages, and all the way through today.<\/p>\n

Most farm-raised trout, some 75% of the U.S. production, is from Idaho, followed by Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Washington, and California.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Trout: New Cookbook Shares Everything You Want to Know<\/h3>\n

Whatever you want to know about trout can now be found in the Trout Cookbook: 60 Classic Recipes<\/em> by Jane Bamforth and published by Lorenz Books.<\/p>\n

This inspiring book offers an essential guide to preparing and cooking trout, ranging from the rainbow trout to the less common brown, golden, and coral trout, as well as succulent sea trout.<\/p>\n

All the information you\u2019ll need is here for buying, preparing, and cooking trout. That includes all the different types of trout and the most useful kitchen equipment.<\/p>\n

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(Left) Baked Trout with a Gremolata Crust and (Right) Spiced Trout Salad from Trout<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n

The 60 recipes provide plenty of inspiration for serving trout in new and exciting ways, ranging from appetizers, like Trout Bisque and Smoked Trout Tartlets, main dishes, like Stuffed Trout with Tarragon Sauce and Thai-marinated Sea Trout. Gorgeously photographed throughout, this book will be a cherished asset to your cookbook library.<\/p>\n

Here are two of our favorites: Baked Trout with a Gremolata Crust and Spiced Trout Salad.<\/p>\n

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Three Rivers Ranch,<\/a> Warm Rivers, Idaho. Photo courtesy of Three Rivers Ranch<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n

Go Fish for Trout<\/h4>\n

If you really want to taste fresh trout, you might try your hand at trout fly fishing. Here are several world-class lodges to consider\u2026<\/p>\n

San Huberto Lodge: Patagonia, Argentina<\/a><\/h5>\n

Situated in the foothills of the Andes, San Huberto Lodge is part of a cattle ranch developed by the Olsen family since the 1890s. The Olsen family offers some of the finest trout fishing in Argentina at its 54,000-plus-acre lodge, which can host up to 16 guests. The best seasons for trout fishing there are the first half of December through April.<\/p>\n

Fly Fishing in Spain<\/a><\/h5>\n

Try your hand at fly fishing in the Pyrenees of Spain. Salvelinus, Latin for trout, is a guide company that invites you to \u201cstand in the footprints of Ernest Hemingway where he cast a fly when he needed a break from the excitement of the Pamplona bullfighting ring.\u201d Here in Spain, with the help of the Salvelinus guides, you can hike to remote mountain streams or even take a helicopter to alpine lakes that many will never see. Here\u2019s your opportunity to combine history and culture with the top trout waters.<\/p>\n

Three Rivers Ranch: Warm River, Idaho<\/a><\/h5>\n

Three Rivers Ranch is located in trout mecca and offers anglers an opportunity to fish 16 legendary trout streams. This includes the famous \u201cHenry\u2019s Fork,\u201d which encompasses 1.7 million acres and over 3,000 miles of rivers, streams, and canals in eastern Idaho and western Wyoming. The lodge has been in the same family since the 1920s and offers the perfect balance of warm hospitality, top-flight cuisine, and experienced guides. The lodge is open from May 19th to November 1st. However, fly-fishing day trips are offered year-round.<\/p>\n

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