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Despite the unconventional fishing methods, their prehistoric origins and rather homely appearance, paddlefish are an excellent tasting fish. They can be prepared as you would any other fish. A paddlefish can yield a large quantity of top-quality meat. The meat can be frozen, canned, poached, steamed, smoked, baked, or sliced into steaks and grilled. Enclosed below are a few recipes.
In recent years, paddlefish roe has been harvested, processed into caviar, and shipped from Glendive. Fisherman are encouraged to donate the roe to the Glendive Chamber of Commerce who, in turn, process the roe into world-class caviar. The proceeds from the venture are used to improve fisheries and recreation in Eastern Montana, as well as grants given to area organizations for historical and cultural projects. And here's the best part, if you donate your roe they will clean your paddlefish for you!
Paddlefish Recipes
Here are a few recipes to enjoy. If you are interested in the cookbook from which they came from, please enclose $5.00 plus a 6 x 9 self addressed stamped envelope to Glendive Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture, 313 S. Merrill Ave., Glendive, MT 59330.
Entree-
Royal Amandine Pan-fried Paddlefish
1 1/2 lb. Paddlefish streaks or fillets, cut into serving pieces not more than 1" thick.
1/4 C. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
1/4 C. cornmeal
1/2 C. butter
parsley
Wipe fish pieces dry with paper toweling. Roll pieces in a mixture of flower, cornmeal and salt. Melt butter in a shallow fry pan or electric skillet. Place Paddlefish pieces in the pan and cook slowly until brown on one side. Turn carefully and brown the other side. Cooking time will take 10 to 15 minutes. Remove pieces to a warm platter. Add lemon juice to the hot butter drippings, blend thoroughly and pour over Paddlefish Garnish with parsley flakes and serve at once with Sauce.
Sauce:1/2 C. Butter
1 Tbsp lemon juice
1.2 C. slivered almonds
1/4 tsp. salt
Dash of black pepper
Melt butter in a small saucepan. Add almonds and sauté over low heat to a delicate golden brown color. Then add remaining ingredients and shake pan over heat for two minutes. Serve with fried Paddlefish.
Variations: Toast the almonds before adding to melted butter. Do not sauté. Add remaining ingredients, blend and heat carefully.
Soup-
Paddlefish Stew
1 lb. raw cubed paddlefish
3 bacon slices, chopped
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
1 16-oz. can whole potatoes, drained and halved
1/8 tsp. thyme leaves
1/4 C. ketchup
1 tsp. Worcestershire
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 16-oz. can tomatoes
In a 2-quart saucepan over medium heat, cook bacon until just limp; Add onion and cook until onion is browned. Stir in potatoes, tomatoes with their liquid, ketchup, Worcestershire, pepper and thyme. Cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add fish and cook about 10 minutes longer or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork, stirring often. Makes 4 servings.
Canned-
Plain Canned paddlefish
Pack cubed fish into jars.
Add: 1/2 tsp. salt for half-pints or 1 tsp. for pints.
Can according to proper canning methods for fish.
Paddlefish season runs from May 15th through June 30th every year. You will need a Montana fishing license and a special paddlefish tag. Information on tags is on the [url "http://fwp.state.mt.us/fishing/license/speciallicense.html"][#000080]Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks site[/#000080][/url]--[url "http://fwp.state.mt.us/fishing/license/speciallicense.html"][#000080]click here[/#000080][/url]. [/size] [center]For more information on paddlefishing or caviar contact [url "mailto:chamber@midrivers.com"][#000080]Kim Trangmoe [/#000080][/url][/center] [center][#000080][#000000][/#000000]
[/#000080]at:[/center] [center][/center]Glendive Chamber of Commerce
313 S. Merrill
Glendive, Montana 59330-0930
PHONE: (406)377-5601
FAX: (406)377-5602
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Despite the unconventional fishing methods, their prehistoric origins and rather homely appearance, paddlefish are an excellent tasting fish. They can be prepared as you would any other fish. A paddlefish can yield a large quantity of top-quality meat. The meat can be frozen, canned, poached, steamed, smoked, baked, or sliced into steaks and grilled. Enclosed below are a few recipes.
In recent years, paddlefish roe has been harvested, processed into caviar, and shipped from Glendive. Fisherman are encouraged to donate the roe to the Glendive Chamber of Commerce who, in turn, process the roe into world-class caviar. The proceeds from the venture are used to improve fisheries and recreation in Eastern Montana, as well as grants given to area organizations for historical and cultural projects. And here's the best part, if you donate your roe they will clean your paddlefish for you!
Paddlefish Recipes
Here are a few recipes to enjoy. If you are interested in the cookbook from which they came from, please enclose $5.00 plus a 6 x 9 self addressed stamped envelope to Glendive Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture, 313 S. Merrill Ave., Glendive, MT 59330.
Entree-
Royal Amandine Pan-fried Paddlefish
1 1/2 lb. Paddlefish streaks or fillets, cut into serving pieces not more than 1" thick.
1/4 C. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
1/4 C. cornmeal
1/2 C. butter
parsley
Wipe fish pieces dry with paper toweling. Roll pieces in a mixture of flower, cornmeal and salt. Melt butter in a shallow fry pan or electric skillet. Place Paddlefish pieces in the pan and cook slowly until brown on one side. Turn carefully and brown the other side. Cooking time will take 10 to 15 minutes. Remove pieces to a warm platter. Add lemon juice to the hot butter drippings, blend thoroughly and pour over Paddlefish Garnish with parsley flakes and serve at once with Sauce.
Sauce:1/2 C. Butter
1 Tbsp lemon juice
1.2 C. slivered almonds
1/4 tsp. salt
Dash of black pepper
Melt butter in a small saucepan. Add almonds and sauté over low heat to a delicate golden brown color. Then add remaining ingredients and shake pan over heat for two minutes. Serve with fried Paddlefish.
Variations: Toast the almonds before adding to melted butter. Do not sauté. Add remaining ingredients, blend and heat carefully.
Soup-
Paddlefish Stew
1 lb. raw cubed paddlefish
3 bacon slices, chopped
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
1 16-oz. can whole potatoes, drained and halved
1/8 tsp. thyme leaves
1/4 C. ketchup
1 tsp. Worcestershire
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 16-oz. can tomatoes
In a 2-quart saucepan over medium heat, cook bacon until just limp; Add onion and cook until onion is browned. Stir in potatoes, tomatoes with their liquid, ketchup, Worcestershire, pepper and thyme. Cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add fish and cook about 10 minutes longer or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork, stirring often. Makes 4 servings.
Canned-
Plain Canned paddlefish
Pack cubed fish into jars.
Add: 1/2 tsp. salt for half-pints or 1 tsp. for pints.
Can according to proper canning methods for fish.
Paddlefish season runs from May 15th through June 30th every year. You will need a Montana fishing license and a special paddlefish tag. Information on tags is on the [url "http://fwp.state.mt.us/fishing/license/speciallicense.html"][#000080]Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks site[/#000080][/url]--[url "http://fwp.state.mt.us/fishing/license/speciallicense.html"][#000080]click here[/#000080][/url]. [/size] [center]For more information on paddlefishing or caviar contact [url "mailto:chamber@midrivers.com"][#000080]Kim Trangmoe [/#000080][/url][/center] [center][#000080][#000000][/#000000]
[/#000080]at:[/center] [center][/center]Glendive Chamber of Commerce
313 S. Merrill
Glendive, Montana 59330-0930
PHONE: (406)377-5601
FAX: (406)377-5602
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