Northern Pike Cakes – Fried pike fish cakes
Northern Pike Cakes are a scrumptious seafood delight combining the flaky texture of pike fish with a mix of savory spices and bread crumbs, fried to a perfect golden brown. These fish cakes are created using finely flaked Northern pike meat, which is known for its lean, mild flavor, and mixed with ingredients such as green onions, parsley, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce for an added depth of flavor. The mixture is then formed into cakes, coated with a layer of crumbs, and fried until they're crispy on the outside and tender and juicy on the inside. These cakes are versatile and can be served as a main course, appetizer, or even as a sandwich filler. Serve them with a side of tartar sauce or aioli and a wedge of lemon for a refreshing finish. Description by ChatGPT.
Welcome to an exciting culinary journey with The Green Way Outdoors! Today, we're going to transform the misunderstood Northern Pike, often noted for its difficulty in cleaning, into delectable, crispy fish cakes. This dish offers a twist of freshness with cilantro, lime, and a bit of jalapeno heat, perfectly suited for a comforting meal or a savory appetizer for your guests.
Ingredients:
- Northern Pike fillets, cleaned and sectioned (quantity as desired)
- Oil spray for tin foil
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Bread crumbs (1 cup)
- 1 large egg
- Juice of 1 fresh lime, plus extra for serving
- 1 seeded jalapeno, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon cilantro, finely chopped
- ½ green onion, finely chopped
- Optional: Grated cheese for topping
- Oil for frying
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Lay out tin foil on a baking tray and spray with a little oil to prevent the fish from sticking.
3. Arrange the pike pieces on the prepared foil. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Bake the fish for about 20 minutes or until fully cooked. This step helps to easily break down the fish for the cakes.
5. While the fish is cooking, prepare the fish cake mixture. In a large mixing bowl, combine the bread crumbs, egg, lime juice, chopped jalapeno, cilantro, and green onion. Mix these ingredients until well incorporated.
6. Once the fish is done, remove it from the oven and let it cool slightly. Then, by hand, break up the pike into flaky pieces and add it to the mixing bowl with the other ingredients.
7. Combine the mixture thoroughly, creating a cohesive mixture that can be formed into cakes.
8. Shape the mixture into cakes, making them slightly larger than a silver dollar and thinner for a crispier outcome.
9. Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Gently place the formed cakes into the pan.
10. Sear the cakes on both sides for about 2 to 3 minutes until they’re nicely golden and crispy.
11. Serve hot, optionally with a sprinkling of cheese on top and a spritz of lime juice for an extra zesty flavor.
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Prep Time: 30 minutes (including fish cleaning and cooling)
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Equipment: Baking tray, tin foil, mixing bowl, frying pan
Cooking Tips: If you make the cakes thinner, they will cook more quickly. Be careful not to overcook them to maintain juiciness.
Servings: Varies depending on the size of your cakes
This Northern Pike Fish Cake recipe is brought to you by The Green Way Outdoors. For more outdoor adventures and recipes, visit their YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@TheGreenWayOutdoors
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