Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   4                    brook trout -- heads removed,
                        -- boned and
                        -- butterflied
   1      teaspoon      salt
     1/2  teaspoon      freshly ground pepper -- plus
     1/8  teaspoon      freshly ground pepper
   2      tablespoons   Pernod
   2      tablespoons   extra-virgin olive oil
   1      small         shallot -- coarsely chopped
     1/4  cup           coarsely chopped black
                        - olives
   4      tablespoons   unsalted butter
                        -- at room temperature
   1      teaspoon      chopped chives
   1      tablespoon    chopped Italian flat-leaf
                        - parsley

Preparation:

Sprinkle the fish on both sides with the salt, 1/2 tsp. of the pepper and the Pernod. Cover and let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Brush each fish on both sides with the olive oil and let stand, covered, for 30 minutes longer. In a food processor, place the shallot and olives and process until finely chopped, about 30 seconds. Add the butter, chives, parsley and remaining 1/8 tsp. pepper and process until well blended, about 30 seconds. Transfer to a bowl, cover and refrigerate. (The olive butter can be prepared to this point up to 2 days ahead. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before serving.) Light a charcoal grill or preheat the grill. Brush the grill rack or grill pan lightly with the vegetable oil and cook the fish, either