Fish Pike to Prawn
Pike
Esox lucius
Description
A river fish which can weigh up to 9lb, known for having many very sharp teeth.
It is said to have a muddy flavour and is not easily available.
Cooking
Bake, boil, steam or stew.
Season: Available June to March.
See also: Stuffed Pike or Stewed Pike
Pilchard
Sardina pilchardus
Description
A member of the sardine family, which is sadly under-rated, much of the Cornish catch is exported to Europe
Cooking
Grill, fry, bake or braise.
Season: Available for most of the year.
Plaice
Pleuronectes platessa
Description
Plaice is a flat sea fish with orange spots on the upper side and a white underside.
The flesh is soft and has a delicate flavour.
Cooking
Sold whole or as fillets.
Grill, fry, steam, poach or roll and stuff.
Season: Available throughout the year.
See also: Fried Plaice
Pollack
Description
Pollack are a round white sea fish, they can grow up to 1 metre (3 feet), a good alternative to cod, with a flesh.
Cooking
Grill, fry, bake, braise, poach or steam.
Season: Available from May to September
Prawn
Various
Description
Prawns are widely available in many varieties from all over the world.
Sometimes sold cooked or frozen; whole and peeled.
Cooking
Grill, fry, bake, braise, poach or steam.
Season:
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