fish

Fried Pike


1 pike, weighing 1.4-1.8kg / 3-4lb
ice water
salt
flour
1 egg, beaten
dry breadcrumbs


Scale and clean the pike thoroughly, remove the head, fins and tail.
Cut the fish into 30cm / 1-11/2 inch thick steaks, place in a large bowl and cover with ice water.  Remove from the icewater when the fish feels firm, 15-25 minutes.
Dry well and rub lightly with salt and flour.  Brush the steals with the beaten egg and coat with the breadcrumbs.
Fry gently in shallow fat ( or oil ) for 25-30 minutes until tender.

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