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Fried pike perch with warm salad

1 serving

15 minutes

Fried pike perch with warm salad is a refined dish of Estonian cuisine, combining tender crispy fish fillet and aromatic salad with tomatoes and arugula. The origins of this recipe are linked to the tradition of Baltic peoples to prepare fish simply but with a delicate taste. The light acidity of white wine and butter create a harmonious texture that highlights the freshness of the ingredients. The dish has a bright, rich flavor where the sweetness of tomatoes is balanced by the spiciness of celery and the slight bitterness of arugula. It is perfect for a light dinner or festive table, especially when paired with a glass of dry white wine. It cooks quickly while preserving all the richness of natural flavors and the health benefits of the ingredients. In this rendition, pike perch becomes a true gastronomic gem of Estonian cuisine.

Fried pike perch with warm salad
Energy value per serving
Calories
589.1kcal
Proteins
36.7grams
Fats
27.8grams
Carbohydrates
42.8grams
Ingredients
1serving
Celeriac
0.5 
pc
Onion
0.5 
head
Butter
30 
g
Sugar
 
to taste
Salt
 
to taste
Vegetable oil
 
to taste
Cooking steps
  • 1

    Fry the fish in the pan skin side down for 1-1.5 minutes. While frying, move the pan slightly. Before serving, sprinkle the fish with a little salt.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Pike-perch (zander) fillet: 150 g
    2. Salt:  to taste
  • 2

    Pour a little vegetable oil into a hot skillet, sauté the chopped onion and celery (30 seconds is enough), then add wine.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Vegetable oil:  to taste
    2. Onion: 0.5 head
    3. Celeriac: 0.5 piece
    4. Dry white wine: 50 ml
  • 3

    Let the wine boil, add butter and previously halved tomatoes.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Dry white wine: 50 ml
    2. Butter: 30 g
    3. Tomatoes: 6 pieces
  • 4

    Add salt and sugar to taste.

  • 5

    Put arugula in the pan, stir for 2-3 seconds, then immediately serve. Optionally, you can add hot boiled potatoes when serving.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Rocket (arugula): 1 bunch
    2. Pike-perch (zander) fillet: 150 g
    3. Salt:  to taste
    4. Sugar:  to taste