northern pike in oyster juice

2016-10-04

This soup is very similar to the Mussel Soup with Vegetables recipe. The vegetables are nearly the same; the base however is Raw Oyster Juice, not mussel broth. They are somewhat similar, yet quite distinct in flavor. I like the shellfish flavor quite strong.

Northern Pike is a very lean fish that gets chewy when overcooked. To make sure that doesn’t happen, remove the soup from the heat before adding the fish. The frozen fish will fully cook in 15-20 minutes without any additional heat. The result is a delicious firm and flaky fish.

Food safety reminder:
Raw oyster juice should be cooked before consumption.

INGREDIENTS

This is what you need for 3 servings:

3 Northern pike steaks, frozen
1 pt. raw oyster juice
1 lb. Normandy vegetable mix
S&P

optional
- ¼ lb. Brussels sprouts
- ½ lb. peas & carrots

Pic1: northern pike in oyster juice

Directions

Boil the oyster juice for 5 minutes.
Pour it through a coffee filter to remove any sand or remaining pieces of oyster shell.
Heat 2-3 qts. of water to a boil.
Add oyster juice to taste.
Discard the remainder or store for future use.
Add the vegetables. Add S&P to taste.
Return to a light boil over medium heat. Reduce heat.
Simmer 15 minutes.
Adjust the seasoning.
Remove from the heat.
Add the fish.
Wait 20 minutes without additional heat.
Serve and enjoy.
Serve the pike steak whole (Pic1) or break it up in pieces.

See also: Deming, NM gardens, animals and more and avemariasongs.org

See also: Deming, NM gardens, animals and more
and avemariasongs.org