Northern Pike Recipes

The northern pike has a lot of bones, no question about that. But did you know there is a straight forward way to de-bone northern pike (check out our fish filleting section for details).

OK, let’s look at some northern pike recipes…

Grand Marnier Pike

Ingredients:

Northern pike fillets

Flour

Salt and pepper to taste

Cayenne

Butter

Grand Marnier

1 cup milk

Mix the flour, cayenne, salt and pepper to taste in a large bowl.

Dip the pike in milk and roll it in the flour mixture.

Heat the butter in a skillet or frying pan, bringing the butter to a sizzle. Put a shot of Grand Marnier in the pan. It may flare up (which is perfect). Immediately place the fish in the frying pan with the butter and Grand Marnier. Cook about 5 to7 minutes on each side (or until golden brown). Fish is done when it flakes with a fork.

This is a great northern pike recipe. For added fun, try a shot of Grand Marnier for the pan, and a shot for the cook!

This fish recipe has an orange undertone that is delicious.

Fish and Chips

Ingredients:

2 lbs northern pike fillets

2 cups pancake mix

Juice from fresh lemon

1 egg

¼ cup vegetable oil

Salt and white ground pepper to taste

Flour

To make the batter combine the pancake mix, lemon juice, egg, salt and pepper in a bowl. If your batter is too thick, simply add a touch of water or milk to thin it.

Dust the pike with flour before dipping in the batter. Heat the oil in a deep pan or skillet and carefully place the pike into the oil, cooking until golden brown.

Serve with tartar sauce and lemon slices.

This is a very good crunchy fish and chips recipe.

Thanks for checking out our pike recipes page.

Happy eating.

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