Pike with Sour Cream
From: Jean Claude B., Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Comments: Oven: 700 watts
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 8 minutes
Waiting time: 5 minutes
Servings: 2
IngredientsPreparation
  • 1 [2-pound / 2-kg] pike, cleaned
  • 1 teaspoon [5 mL] salt
  • 1/2 teaspon [2.5 mL] freshly ground pepper
  • 1 cup [250 mL] sour cream
  • 1/2 cup [115 g] grated Cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup [60 mL] freshly minced dill
  • Paprika
  • Minced dill
  • Cut 4 to 5 shallow slits on each side of fish; season the inside with salt and pepper.
  • Cream together sour cream, grated cheese and dill.
  • Coat top and sides of fish with mixture.
  • Generously sprinkle with paprika.
  • Transfer fish into a well buttered long enough dish.
  • Do not cover.
  • Microwave pike for 6 to 8 minutes on 'MEDIUM-MAXIMUM'.
  • Cooking time may vary slightly according to the size of the fish.
  • To check for doneness, just lift the flesh with a fork; if it flakes easily, the fish is done.
  • Leave fish to rest for 5 minutes, covered.
  • If desired, sprinkle fish with more minced dill.