Pike-perch

NAME: Pike-perch

LATIN NAME: Sander lucioperca

FISHING AREA: caught in inland waters, FAO 27 N – eastern part of the Atlantic Ocean

Pike-perch is a predatory, freshwater fish from the perch family. It occurs in Europe – but only from the Rhine and Rhone basins to the Caspian Sea, as well as in the south of England.

Many people claim that pike-perch is one of the tastiest freshwater fish. Its meat is white, lean, delicate and juicy. It is a source of easily digestible protein. It contains a large dose of vitamin D, B12 and a lot of selenium.

Pike-perch can be grilled, fried, baked, stewed, steamed. It tastes good with sauces – for example mint or lemon.

On sale:

COMMON ZANDER FILLET WITH SKIN

Size: 170-230 (glaze 20%), 300-500 (glaze 20%),

Packing: Ca 5kg, IQF

Production: land-based

Origin: Turkey, Kazakhstan