I picked up this Scout Rainbow Trout with Dill on sale at Whole Foods. I often look at supermarket variety tinned trout, but pass it by, assuming I'll be disappointed. This more premium offering being at a relatively bargain price made me go ahead and pull the trigger.
Initial impression upon opening the can: 4.5/5.
I didn't really get too much aroma from the dill, although it appeared plentiful in the can and on the fish. Digging around, the meat is flaky and tender. A first taste found the seasoning mild, not overpowering.
I dumped it out over some hot rice, hoping the dill flavor would "bloom" a bit, but it didn't.
One might be tempted to characterize the fish as being dry, but I think it's just the nature of the beast, it's not an oily fish. The ingredients list sunflower oil, but it didn't really impact the mouthfeel.
I thought what was missing was some brightness to the seasoning. The fish has no strong flavor of its own, and the dill is only mildly herbaceous. A little more salt may have helped as well. What it really needed, I thought, was a shot of fresh lemon juice that I didn't have on hand. I'd be willing to buy another can to test that theory.
Main Takeaways
- Not much dill flavor for that much dill
- Tender, flaky meat
- Needed something to brighten up lackluster seasoning
Not competitively priced at Amazon.
Brand: Scout Canning
Description: Rainbow trout with dill
Species: Rainbow trout
Country of Origin: Canada
Source: Twin Falls, ID
Skin/Bones: No/No
Net Wt: 3.2 oz.
Price Range: $8