Woolworths
April 12, 2026
South African Inspired – Christmas Rainbow Trout
Celebrate a proudly South African festive season with this vibrant, flavour packed Rainbow Trout recipe, fresh, colourful, and perfect for our sunny Christmas tables!
Serves: 4 | Prep Time: 20 min | Cook Time: 25 min
For the Trout:
For the Chakalaka Butter:
For the Sides:
Three Streams Smokehouse is proud to partner with Woolworths South Africa in the retail sector, supplying sustainably sourced and responsibly farmed Norwegian Salmon, Rainbow Trout, and a variety of other premium-quality seafood products.
As of 2024, we are honoured to not only supply Woolworths in the Deli, Frozen, and Primal categories but also to have taken over the management and supply of their Fresh Seafood Counters.
This partnership means that Three Streams Smokehouse now proudly supplies an extensive range of seafood products to Woolworths stores across the Western Cape, Gauteng, and KwaZulu-Natal regions.
Marinate the Trout:
In a shallow dish, whisk together olive oil, citrus zest and juice, garlic, paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper.
Add the trout fillets and coat well. Cover and refrigerate for 15–20 minutes.
Prepare the Chakalaka Butter:
Mix the softened butter with chakalaka, parsley, and lemon juice until smooth. Set aside in the fridge to firm slightly.
Roast the Veggies:
Toss the potatoes, peppers, and onions with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Roast at 200°C for 25 minutes, or until golden and caramelised.
Cook the Trout:
Heat a large non-stick pan over medium heat.
Place the fillets skin-side down and cook for 3–4 minutes until crispy. Flip and cook another 2–3 minutes until just cooked through.
Serve:
Arrange the roasted veggies on a platter, top with trout fillets, and finish each with a generous spoon of Chakalaka Butter that melts into the warm fish.
Chef’s Tip
For an extra festive touch, garnish with pomegranate seeds and fresh herbs.
Pair with a crisp Chenin Blanc or Sauvignon Blanc for a truly South African Christmas feast.
