Dost thou have trout in your freezer?

Found a great trick to keep fish better in the freezer: freeze them in a block of ice.  Not only does it look brilliant, it keeps the fish from getting 'freezer burn'

If the fish were a bit smaller, a milk carton cut lengthways would be even better, and would allow the trout to be stacked like bricks.  I say, Fridge tetris anyone?? Due to the rather large size of the trout above, I utilised zip-lock bags instead.

Defrost in the fridge, not at room temperature.  That said, it takes a LONG time for a block of ice to thaw in the fridge!  Try putting the block of ice into a pot of water, in the fridge