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Delicious Pickerel Recipe coming soon
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Delicious Pickerel Recipe coming soon

By: Larry's Catch 4.92(48 reviews)

Golden pan-seared pickerel finished with lemon butter and capers — simple, flaky, and ready in 15 minutes.

TIME
TIME
15 min
SERVINGS
SERVINGS
2
DIFFICULTY
DIFFICULTY
Easy
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Ingredients

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  • 1 lb (454 g) wild pickerel fillets, thawed and patted dry
  • 3/4 tsp fine sea salt (or to taste)
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
  • 2 tbsp butter (optional, or use more oil for dairy-free)
  • 1 tbsp capers, drained
  • 1 small garlic clove, finely grated (optional)
  • 1 lemon (zest and juice)
  • 1 tbsp chopped parsley or dill (optional)

Instructions

  1. Pat pickerel very dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat a pan over medium-high heat and add oil.
  3. Place fillets in the pan without crowding and cook 2–3 minutes until lightly golden.
  4. Flip gently and cook another 1–2 minutes until the fish flakes easily.
  5. Reduce heat, add butter, capers, and optional garlic, then spoon the butter over the fish.
  6. Add lemon zest and juice, remove from heat, garnish with herbs if using, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Values

Per serving (200 g)
  • Calories: ~320 kcal
  • Protein: ~44 g
  • Total Fat: ~14 g
  • Saturated Fat: ~4 g
  • Carbohydrates: ~1 g
  • Sugar: 0 g
  • Fiber: 0 g
  • Sodium: ~480 mg
  • Cholesterol: ~95 mg
  • Omega-3 Fatty Acids: ~600–800 mg

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