Instructions

1. Submerge the plank in water in the sink and allow it to soak for at least two hours. Weigh the plank down with a cup or bowl so it stays submerged the entire time.

2. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit or prepare your grill for indirect heat. For propane grills, set all the burners to medium on one side. For charcoal grills, set the coals to one side and light them until they are gray with ash.

3. Place the alder plank in the oven or on the cool side of the grill and allow it to warm up for 15 minutes.

4. Brush the trout with olive oil and sprinkle it with salt and pepper. If you're using whole trout, season both the inside and outside of the fish.

5. Stuff whole trout or top fillets with aromatic ingredients to infuse it with flavor. choose sliced lemon, garlic, ginger and whole sprigs of herbs, such as dill or parsley.

6. Transfer the trout to the alder plank and arrange the fish, skin-side down, in a single layer.

7. Cook the trout until the thickest part of the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork, or an instant-read thermometer registers 145 F. This will take about 20 to 25 minutes for whole trout and 10 to 15 minutes for fillets. Serve immediately.