BAKED PIKE
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
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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