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Cooking Wild Pickerel is Easy

Pickerel is light, mild, and delicately sweet, with tender flakes that shine with simple seasoning and gentle cooking.

Quick Prep Method

Ready in 8 minutes
  1. Pat fillets dry and season with salt, pepper, and a light dusting of flour.
  2. Heat butter or oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Cook fillets for about 2–3 minutes per side.
  3. Add a squeeze of fresh lemon and chopped herbs.

Storage

  • Keep frozen at -18°C (0°F) or lower until ready to use.
  • Avoid moisture exposure.
  • Store thawed product in the refrigerator (3°C) and consume within 4 days.

Thawing

  • Overnight: Puncture packaging and place in the refrigerator on a plate 8-10 hours before cooking.
  • Quick: Seal in a plastic bag and submerge in cold water for 20-30 minutes.

Tips

Gentle heat is key. Pickerel is lean and can dry out fast, so avoid overcooking and let residual heat finish the fish.

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