Fish cutlets with red sweet pepper baked in the oven

4 servings

60 minutes

Fish cutlets with red sweet pepper are a true embodiment of home comfort and exquisite taste. European cuisine is renowned for its harmonious combination of simple ingredients that create a refined dish. The tender fillet of river pike infused with the aroma of garlic and onion is enriched by the sweetness of red pepper, giving the cutlets juiciness and a slight spiciness. Breadcrumbs create a soft texture, while baking in the oven makes the cutlets not only tasty but also healthy. This dish is perfect for a family dinner, festive table or cozy evening with a glass of white wine. Fish cutlets - tender, aromatic, with a light sweetness of pepper - easily fit into the menu as a main dish or as an accompaniment to a side of fresh vegetables and greens.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 178.4
• Proteins: 19.7g
• Fats: 7.2g
• Carbohydrates: 9g

Ingredients

• River pike fillet: 400 g
• Onion: 50 g
• Garlic: 2 clove
• Salt: to taste
• Ground pepper mix: to taste
• Breadcrumbs: 2 tbsp
• Vegetable oil: 25 ml
• Red sweet pepper: 50 g

Cooking steps

1. Prepare the necessary ingredients.

2. Clean the pike from scales, remove the entrails, separate the fillet from the bones, and remove the skin. Rinse well under running water, dry slightly with a paper towel, and check for any remaining bones.

   Required ingredients:

   • River pike fillet: 400 g

3. Pass the fish fillet through a meat grinder.

   Required ingredients:

   • River pike fillet: 400 g

4. Also pass the onion through the meat grinder. Peel the garlic, wash it well under running water, and press it into the container with the fish mince.

   Required ingredients:

   • Onion: 50 g
   • Garlic: 2 cloves

5. Add salt and a mixture of ground peppers to the minced meat to taste. Mix everything well.

   Required ingredients:

   • Salt:  to taste
   • Ground pepper mix:  to taste

6. Wash the greens well under running water, dry them, chop finely, and add to the minced meat. Remove seeds and stems from the sweet red pepper, wash it well under running water. Cut into thin strips or cubes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Red sweet pepper: 50 g

7. Mix the minced meat well until homogeneous.

8. Add 2 tablespoons of ground breadcrumbs to the bowl with fish mince. Mix all the ingredients well.

   Required ingredients:

   • Breadcrumbs: 2 tablespoons

9. Grease the baking dish with vegetable oil. Form the patties with wet hands and place them in the dish.

   Required ingredients:

   • Vegetable oil: 25 ml

10. Bake in the oven uncovered at 180 degrees for about 30-40 minutes.