04/16/2024
Pickerel Cheeks!
Pickerel cheeks are amazingly delicious little morsels! They have a nice texture, are somewhat sweet, and practically melt in your mouth when just lightly pan fried, just like a sea scallop.
We have lots in the freezer for you to stock up on. If you haven't tried them,you really should. Here is a recipe for you to try.
Fried pickerel cheeks
Total time: 15 min
Serves: 2
Ingredients:
2lbs of pickerel cheeks, rinsed and lightly sprinkled with salt, from your local Fisherman’s Market
1 cup flour
1 cup fine bread crumbs
1-2 eggs
Sat to season the meat
DIRECTIONS:
Place the flour, breadcrumbs and eggs each in a separate bowl. Lightly whisk the eggs and then coat the fish first in the flour, then eggs and lastly the breadcrubs.
Bring a pan of about 1/2 inch of oil to medium heat and in batches fry the coasted fish pieces until golden brown, turning over midway.
Take the fish out of the pan and place on some paper towel to absorb the extra grease.
Serve while hot with lemon or your favourite tartar sauce.
ENJOY!