This Was The First Fish Bobby Flay Ever Caught, And How He Likes To Cook It - Tasting Table

"Chef Bobby Flay has always been drawn to food, which began with using an Easy-Bake Oven at the tender age of 6. More than 50 years later, Flay is still cooking with no signs of slowing down, creating delectable dishes both in professional kitchens and alongside campfires. In an exclusive interview with Mashed, Bobby Flay reveals that brook trout is his go-to camping recipe. "The first time I caught a fish when I was a kid, it was brook trout," he explained."

"In terms of how he prefers to cook brook trout, Flay keeps things incredibly simple. "Literally add brown butter and some capers and that's it," the celebrity chef advises. "It's the easiest sauce in the world. You take some butter, put it in a pan, you let it get brown." A fish as lean as trout pairs well with a rich, buttery sauce to make up for the lack of fat in the fish."

Bobby Flay favors brook trout as an ideal camping catch because of its small size, mild delicate flesh, and sweet flavor. Brook trout typically measure under a foot, display spotted skin and orange bellies, and suit minimalist preparations. Flay recommends a simple brown butter and capers sauce to complement the lean fish, adding nuttiness and pops of salinity. Small trout cook rapidly over campfire embers or on a grill basket after cleaning and gutting. Simple seasoning of salt and pepper and stuffing the cavity with lemon slices or herbs enhances the finished dish.

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