Pike-perch "Picatto"

4 servings

25 minutes

Pike perch 'Piccato' is an exquisite dish of Italian cuisine that combines the tenderness of fish with the rich flavor of cheese batter. Its roots trace back to European gastronomic traditions where piccato is a cooking method involving light breading and frying to a golden crust. The pike perch infused with the aromas of pepper and cheese acquires a velvety texture, while the finishing touch—a tomato sauce—adds a tangy zest that balances the rich flavor nuances. This dish is perfect for special occasions, served with a light garnish or fresh vegetables that highlight its sophistication. It harmoniously blends simplicity in preparation with restaurant-quality, making it an excellent choice for culinary experimenters.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 164.3
• Proteins: 15.9g
• Fats: 9.3g
• Carbohydrates: 4g

Ingredients

• Pike perch fillet: 250 g
• Cheese: 30 g
• Wheat flour: 10 g
• Chicken egg: 1 pc
• Potato starch: 10 g
• Salt: to taste
• Vegetable oil: 20 ml
• Ground black pepper: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Thaw the pike perch, separate the skin and rib bones, cut into portion pieces weighing 90 grams, and coat in flour.

   Required ingredients:

   • Pike perch fillet: 250 g
   • Wheat flour: 10 g

2. Grate the cheese, add the egg, pepper, salt, starch, and mix with a mixer.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cheese: 30 g
   • Chicken egg: 1 piece
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Potato starch: 10 g

3. Dip a piece of pike perch in cheese batter and fry in a pan.

   Required ingredients:

   • Pike perch fillet: 250 g
   • Cheese: 30 g
   • Chicken egg: 1 piece
   • Potato starch: 10 g

4. Place the fried fish pieces on a tray and finish cooking in the oven.

   Required ingredients:

   • Pike perch fillet: 250 g

5. It can be served with hot tomato sauce.

   Required ingredients:

   • Vegetable oil: 20 ml