Trout fillets are a delicious main dish to serve any time of year. From light and tasty rainbow trout fillets to rich steelhead trout baked in foil and even pan-seared whole fish, trout offers a range of amazing options to serve to family and friends.
But what is the perfect side dish to serve with these tasty fish recipes? From root vegetables to rice, grains, fresh salads and colorful sides, we have gathered the 13 Best Side Dishes For Trout to help you plan your menu.

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- Barbecued Salmon Skewers (Make it with Trout!)
Best Side Dishes for Trout
This freshwater fish is a great choice for a healthy meal. Trout is a mild, nutrient-dense fish full of omega-3 fatty acids and essential nutrients like protein, niacin and B-12.
Trout is a close cousin to salmon, and the two fish are interchangeable in many recipes. Trout usually has a milder flavor than salmon, which can have a richer, fattier flavor and texture.
Let's get our side dish menu ready to go!
Ultra-crispyย baked Fingerling potatoesย are coated in Greek seasonings and cooked in the oven to golden brown perfection. This roasted fingerling potato recipe is the perfect side dish for for a fast and flavorful trout meal.
Cucumber gazpacho saladย is a great way to bring the cool, refreshing flavors of the famous Spanish chilled soup, but in a crunchy salad โ no blending required! The fresh herbs, sweet pepper, fresh tomatoes and pumpkin seeds all add the perfect balancing flavors and crunch, making it the perfect light side for a healthy trout dinner.
If you're looking for a show-stopping side to serve with your trout, this Lemon Dill Rice is just the ticket. Light, fluffy and deeply flavorful, this 20-minute rice dish will have everyone going back for seconds.
Green beans tossed in butter, garlic and lemon, while parmesan cheese adds beautiful umami and the toasted almonds bring a rich, nutty flavor. They are buttery and herbaceous and all the best things you look for in a vegetable dish to go with your tasty seafood dinner.
This sophisticated take on a cheesy potato casserole is the best thing you can serve at any seafood dinner! Creamy, tender potatoes swimming in a rich shallot and cheese sauce make these Au Gratin Potatoes a dish that will make everyone go wild.
Thisย Greek Quinoa Saladย is loaded with delicious Mediterranean flavors and is perfect for meal prep since it tastes better the longer that it sits. Easy to make and great for those barbecues, picnics and weeknight meals!
Perfect roasted yellow new potatoes are the stuff of easy side dish dreams! They're crispy on the outside, tender inside, then piled high with roasted garlic over a bed of creamy whipped feta. Part fancy potato salad, part roasted Greek potatoes, all crazy delicious!
If youโre looking for a coleslaw side for your trout fish fillets meal, this savory napa slaw is a perfect way to add crunchy, flavorful veggies to the table.ย A delicious side dish to pair with Baked Parmesan Truffle Fries.
The French sure know how to handle their spuds! The most delicious fried potatoes and onion dish, perfect with a tray of your favorite baked or fried trout. The mild fish flavor will compliment the richly flavored potatoes and buttery herb-sauteed onions.
Any simple green salad will add freshness to a trout main course. But this Tossed Salad with Homemade Dresing adds a little something extra. Itโs a great choice if youโre looking for an all-in-one veggie side with leafy greens, fresh tomatoes, cucumbers and onions, pickled veggies, garbanzos, parmesan and pumpkin seeds.
This nutrient-dense, garlicky bowl of grains brings amazing flavor with just a few simple ingredients. If youโre looking for a vegan option for your seafood party, this garlic brown rice and quinoa dish will be huge hit with friends and family.
This gorgeous green cauliflower is oven-roasted and topped with olive oil, anchovies, pine nuts and a squeeze of lemon. This veggie dish is the perfect side for so many different trout recipes. Substitute broccoli or regular white cauliflower.
The rich flavor of trout is a perfect pairing for a grilled fresh asparagus with creamy dressing and eggs. It's a sophisticated side dish that's just as delicious on the outdoor grill as it is when it's charred on an indoor grill pan.
Ready to Make Your Favorite Side Dishes for Trout?
So have you chosen your favorite sides to serve with your trout dinner? Mix and match from the carbs, greens and fresh veggies on this list and build the trout menu of your dreams!
Let me know your favorite combination in the comments below.
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