Baked Northern Pike

Northern Pike is a spring favorite at Lake of the Woods, showing up in the bays in force. Although these fish have many bones in them, with proper filleting, the taste treat is worth the effort. Try this recipe.

Ingredients:

3 -4lbs northern pike fillets

• 5 tablespoons butter
• 1 medium onion, sliced
• 1 medium green pepper, sliced
• 6 -8 slices bacon
• lemon juice
• Season with salt and pepper

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Melt butter; pour in a 9×13 inch cake pan.
3. (For easy cleaning, line pan with aluminum foil.) Place fillets in the butter; season with salt and pepper.
4. Slice onions and green peppers and place over fillets.
5. Sprinkle 2 teaspoons of lemon juice over fillets.
6. Cover the fillets with the 6-8 strips of bacon.
7. Bake at 350 degrees for approximately 25 minutes.
8. Serve with a side of scalloped potatoes and a side salad with your favorite dressing.