Sep 24 2026
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Oven Roasted Whitefish Recipe

Time1h
Serves4

hook & line caught in Lake Superior, summer squash crépinette, sauce arrabbiata, squash relish

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Ingredients

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Fish

Summer Squash Crépinette

Method

Fish Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat Oven

    Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

  2. 2

    Prepare Whitefish

    Place the whitefish fillets on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and black pepper. Squeeze lemon juice over the top.

  3. 3

    Bake Fish

    Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.

Summer Squash Crépinette

  1. 4

    Mix Ingredients

    In a bowl, combine the shredded summer squash, ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, eggs, breadcrumbs, salt, and black pepper.

  2. 5

    Shape Crépinette

    Form the mixture into patties.

  3. 6

    Cook Crépinette

    In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and cook the patties until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Sauce Arrabbiata

  1. 7

    Sauté Garlic

    In a saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and crushed red pepper flakes. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

  2. 8

    Make Sauce

    Add crushed tomatoes and salt. Simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  3. 9

    Finish Sauce

    Stir in fresh basil before serving.

Squash Relish

  1. 10

    Mix Relish Ingredients

    In a bowl, combine diced zucchini, red bell pepper, red onion, olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and black pepper.

  2. 11

    Chill Relish

    Let the relish sit for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.

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