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Prosciutto-Wrapped Northern Pike Recipe

Northern pike fish wrapped in prosciutto.
Pan-seared northern pike fillets seasoned with pesto and wrapped in pork prosciutto. Photo by Jenny Nguyen-Wheatley, Nebraskaland Magazine.

By Jenny Nguyen-Wheatley

Servings: 2
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 northern pike fillets, boneless
  • 4 slices of prosciutto
  • 2 tablespoons of pesto
  • Freshly cracked pepper
  • 1 tablespoon of olive oil
  • Lemon wedges

Directions

1. Cut each pike fillet in half to make 4 pieces. Spread pesto on one side of each piece. Sprinkle freshly cracked pepper on top.

2. Roll each piece of fish and carefully wrap with a slice of prosciutto. Secure with two toothpicks.

3. Heat oil in a non-stick skillet over medium high. Carefully cook each piece of fish to brown the prosciutto on all sides. You can remove the toothpicks halfway to three-quarters of the way through cooking when the rolls can hold their shape. Cook until the pike is cooked through.

4. Serve immediately with lemon wedges.