Pike perch fried with onions
6 servings
45 minutes
Pike perch fried with onions is a dish infused with the traditions of European cuisine. Pike perch, a tender and moderately fatty fish, acquires an appetizing golden crust thanks to a flour coating. Onions caramelize during cooking, adding a light sweetness and spiciness that creates a perfect flavor combination. This dish is valued for its simplicity and rich taste, as well as its versatility in serving—it can be an excellent complement to vegetable sides or potatoes. Due to the fish's tenderness and the onion's softness, it is suitable for both a cozy home dinner and a festive table.
1
Clean and cut the fish.
- Pike-perch (zander): 1 kg
2
Rub the fish pieces with salt and coat them in flour.
- Salt: to taste
- Wheat flour: 100 g
3
Place in a hot pan with sunflower oil.
- Sunflower oil: 200 ml
4
Fry the fish on both sides over medium heat until a crust forms.
5
Clean 2 medium onions.
- Onion: 2 pieces
6
Slice the onion into half rings and place it on top of the fish.
- Onion: 2 pieces
7
Cover with a lid and fry on low heat until cooked.
