Lake fish pike

Lake fish pike

 

Fisherman brought back pike caught in the lake in front, first time to taste this local fresh water fish. There is a lot in the lake but you cannot find it in any fish shop, few local eat this fish, I am curious to find out why.

 

The fish is seasoned with salt and white pepper for a day.

 

pike tail cooked with scallion

The tail is seared in butter with a lot of scallion, add soy sauce, water, brown sugar and rice wine, coved with lid to cook through, turn over half way, around 3 minutes each side.

 

The flesh is white, dense and juicy, good texture and flavor, very impressed, reminded me of Shad 鰣魚, with thin bones around. Guess this is the only reason the fish is not liked here.

pike ready to be smoked

 

smoking pike

smoked pike

The rest is smoked in bbq, push well burnt charcoal to one side, placed soaked smoking wood on top, fish on the other side, cover with lid, open the air hole to keep the fire going. Smoke in medium heat for 40 minutes.

smoked pike

 

smoked pike

Smoking adds an extra flavor, and helps to preserve the fish longer, a different way to enjoy it.