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Grilled Northern Pike

Pike is a freshwater fish that are more commonly found in Northern parts of America. Pike dish texture is firm, flaky and it also offers a mild flavor, comparable to that of salmon and chicken. The key to having a perfect and enjoyable pike slab is cooking it well.  Treating it with spices and herbs brings out its full flavor. 

Ingredients

2 pounds of northern pike fillets

1/4 cup of lemon juice northern pike

1 dash of bottled hot pepper sauce

1/2 cup salad oil

2 tbsp parsley cut up

1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce

1 tsp paprika

1 tsp salt

Instructions

Step 1. Cut pike into 6 pieces.

Step 2. Combine lemon juice, salt, hot sauce, oil, parsley, and Worcestershire sauce in a bowl then mix for 15-20 seconds.

Step 3. Place the 6 pieces of northern pike in a shallow dish and cover with mixture. Marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes. Turn once and marinate for another 30 minutes.

northern pike
Grilled Northern Pike

Step 4. Once done marinating, take out pike fillets and set aside. (Do not throw out the remains of the marinade. This will be used later on.)

Step 5. Place fish in a well-greased broiler basket and sprinkle with salt. 

Step 6. Grill over medium-hot coals or grill setting Now use the leftover marinade for basting the pike fillets and turn.

Step 7. Grill for 5-8 minutes until the pike flakes easily with a fork.

Step 8. Sprinkle paprika, and enjoy your tasty pike!

 

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