BAKED PIKE

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Fishermen who land a "northern" harvest a fish of exceptional flavor and texture. From the Mississippi Valley chapter of the United States Regional Cookbook, Culinary Arts Institute of Chicago, 1947. A variation: strips of bacon or salt pork may be placed over fish before baking. Baking time approximate.

Provided by Molly53

Categories     Savory

Time 3h40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 -4 lbs whole pike, cleaned (leave on head and tail)
8 slices dry bread
2 tablespoons bacon fat
1 cup tomatoes, cooked (canned is fine)
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
salt
paprika
1/4 cup flour
6 bay leaves
lemon, for garnish
parsley, for garnish

Steps:

  • Rub fish with salt and chill for 3 hours.
  • Soak bread in cold water until soft, press out water and add bacon fat, tomatoes and seasonings.
  • Wash pike; stuff and fasten opening securely with toothpicks or lace with cooking string and dredge with flour.
  • Preheat oven to 375F and grease a baking pan.
  • Place fish in prepared baking pan with 3 bay leaves beneath and 3 on top.
  • Bake, allowing about 10 minutes per pound for fish under 4 pounds.
  • At the end of 15 minutes baking, sprinkle lightly with salt and paprika.
  • Garnish with lemon wedges and parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 313.6, Fat 2.8, SaturatedFat 0.5, Cholesterol 88.5, Sodium 317.1, Carbohydrate 22.2, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 2.2, Protein 47.1

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