Let’s be honest. Most people couldn’t tell trout from salmon in a blind taste test if both were perfectly cooked. But you can tell them apart by how you feel after eating. Trout leaves you satisfied but light, like a day at the local park. Salmon leaves you feeling full and smug, like you just conquered a mountain.
So, is trout like salmon? Yes, in the same way that a Honda Civic is like a Porsche. They both get you from point A to point B. One just has more bling and a pricier oil change.
Pick trout when you want comfort. Pick salmon when you want a story. And if you ever screw up and cook them wrong? Just add butter. Butter fixes everything, just like a good friend at a weird family reunion.
