Pike baked in the oven with potatoes
Description
The recipe won't take much time. It's best to enjoy baked pike with potatoes fresh and hot from the oven. This fish is a true queen at any table, and with vegetables and seasonings, it will delight even the most discerning gourmets. Serve hot.
Instructions
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Step 1
First, let's prepare the fish. Pike is often disliked due to its distinct muddy flavor. That's why it's better to choose a medium-sized fish. To eliminate the unpleasant odor, clean the fish, cut it into pieces, then marinate in lemon juice and let it sit for one hour. Add salt and pepper as well.
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Step 2
2. While the fish is marinating, let's prepare the vegetables. Slice the onion and grate the carrot, then sauté the vegetables over low heat.
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Step 3
3. Place the fish on a baking sheet greased with vegetable oil or covered with foil. Put the pike on top and sprinkle it with the sautéed vegetables.
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Step 4
4. Cover the top with potatoes as well, and if desired, sprinkle everything with cheese. It's better to use hard cheese varieties.
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Step 5
5. Place the fish with vegetables in the oven, previously spreading mayonnaise on top. Bake for about an hour over low heat.