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Grilled Pike with Herb Butter
Ingredients
Step by step process
Preparing the Fish and Herb Butter
- 1
Rinse the pike fillets and pat them dry with paper towels.
- 2
Drizzle the fillets with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and squeeze over the juice of 1/2 a lemon.
- 3
Let the fish rest in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes.
- 4
Press the garlic and mix it with softened butter, chopped parsley, chives, juice of 1/2 a lemon, and a pinch of salt.
TIP:Softened butter mixed with chopped parsley and chives, garlic, and lemon juice. Shape into a log and refrigerate until firm. It can be used on fish, meat, vegetables, and bread.
- 5
Mix the herb butter well, form it into a log, and chill briefly in the fridge.
Grilling the Fish
- 6
Preheat the grill to medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
- 7
Place the fillets on the grill skin-side down, or optionally wrap them gently in foil for more delicate cooking.
- 8
Grill for about 6-7 minutes on the first side, then turn the fillets and cook for another 4-5 minutes, until the flesh is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
- 9
Just before the end of grilling, top the fish with slices or pieces of herb butter so it melts over the fillets.
Serving
- 10
Serve the grilled pike immediately, garnished with the remaining herb butter and slices of the remaining lemon.
- 11
Serve with boiled potatoes, fresh vegetables, or light summer salads.
More tips:
Instead of foil, you can use a special grilling mat that prevents the fish from sticking.
Herb butter can be prepared a day ahead so the flavors have time to develop.
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