‘No more rhymes now!  I mean it!’

‘Anybody want a peanut?’

One of the funniest scenes from the movie, ‘The Princess Bride,’ is the exchange between Inigo, Vizzini and Fezzik, while in the boat on their way to the Cliffs of Insanity.

That’s what immediately popped into my head when I read my blog post title out loud.   So, you’re welcome.

My family laughs when they hear me talk about my plans to smoke a fish, because of the visual the phrase puts in their heads.  I get it.

Fortunately, their laughter quickly transforms to appreciative joy, when they take their first bite of the tender, smoky goodness of a freshly smoked trout filet.

First Sight, Chapter 20 “…she picked up a plate and placed some of the capers, fresh dill and the smoked trout on a slice of the bread. Ben watched for her reaction as she took her first bite and was pleased to see hers was exactly as his had been. “Wow! This is really good. Okay, we’re definitely stopping there before we leave,” Tori said, taking another bite. “We’re going to have to buy a cooler so we can bring more of this back on the plane.”

Ben laughed at her reaction and said, “I think that’s probably a good idea.”

Irishman’s Smoked Trout

Ingredients:

• Trout fillet, cleaned and de-boned, skin on
• Olive oil
• Kosher salt
• Fresh ground pepper
• Fresh squeezed lemon juice
• 1/2 cup Apple wood chips
• Water

Directions:

1)    Place the apple wood chips in a container and immerse them in water overnight.  Set a glass or heavy jar on top of the chips to keep them from floating.

2)   Rinse the fish fillet and place on a transfer tray.  Season the fillet with the Olive oil, salt, pepper and lemon juice.

3)    Prepare your smoker to manufacturer’s directions.  I use an ‘Old Smokey’ electric smoker.

4)    Drain the apple wood chips and place them on the smoking tray.  Place the drip pan above the smoking tray and then place the prepared trout fillet on the cooking rack.

5)    Close the smoker and set the temperature to high.  Fillets generally cook within 20 minutes per pound so adjust your cooking time accordingly.