Saturday, March 9, 2024, is the opening day of fishing season! Get ready to enjoy our fabulous recipe for pike cooked in your wood-fired oven … Happy fishing and bon appétit!
Our recipe for pike cooked in a wood-fired oven
This simple recipe highlights the delicate flavor of pike and offers a delicious alternative to trout.
Ingredients :
- 1 whole pike, gutted and scaled
- 1 lemon, sliced
- 2 sprigs of fresh rosemary
- 4 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Cooking time and temperature:
- Approximately 25-30 minutes (time may vary depending on the size of the pike)
- Preheat your wood-fired oven to a temperature of approximately 200°C.
Preparation steps for this recipe:
Wash the pike inside and out, then gently dry it with absorbent paper.
Make a few diagonal incisions on both sides of the pike to facilitate cooking.
Season the inside and outside of the pike with salt and pepper. Place a few lemon slices inside, add sprigs of rosemary and drizzle with olive oil.
Place the pike on a baking tray suitable for a wood-fired oven .
Slide the tray into the preheated wood-fired oven and cook for 25 to 30 minutes, checking the cooking regularly.
The pike is ready when the flesh is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
Our tips and tricks for successful cooking:
To prevent the pike from sticking to the cooking grate, you can lightly brush it with olive oil before placing the fish on it.
Serve with extra lemon wedges and fresh herbs for a touch of elegance. Enjoy!
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