
Baked whole pike-perch
Description
The dish is prepared without unnecessary complications. This hot dish remains juicy, and the flesh acquires a wonderful aroma. Besides, the fish has few bones and plenty of meat. As a side dish, you can serve potatoes or stewed vegetables. But first, review the recipe. The finished dish can be served at the table.
Instructions
- 1
Step 1

Gut the fish, remove the fins and gills. Rinse the fish, then rub it with salt and pepper.
- 2
Step 2

Line a baking sheet with foil. Spray the foil with vegetable oil. Slice the onion into half-rings and cut the carrot into cubes. Place the vegetables onto the baking sheet.
- 3
Step 3

Place the zander on the vegetables. Arrange peppercorns and thyme around the perimeter.
- 4
Step 4

Place pieces of butter on the fish. Wrap the fish in foil, making sure there are no openings.
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Step 5

Bake the pike-perch for 40-60 minutes in a preheated oven at 180 degrees. Serve the dish with lemon and herbs.