This is normally the time of year when those big lake Superior Whitefish in Flathead lake start on a good bite. When they are freshly caught they are absolutely great to eat. The flesh is delicate and sweet. Let’s make a batch of Rubbed whitefish with Zucchini omelet.
What you need.
Two pounds Lake Superior Whitefish or sub mountain whitefish – filleted skinned and boned
Fish Rub
Two tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Two teaspoon dry sweet basil
Two teaspoon dried rosemary
Quarter teaspoon garlic powder
Quarter teaspoon salt
Half teaspoon ground red pepper
Zucchini and egg recipe
One small zucchini thinly sliced
Six large eggs beaten well
Half red bell pepper chopped
One cup sliced fresh mushrooms
Grated parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
What you do.
In a large Zip-loc bag put all the fish rub ingredients and blend well. Add the whitefish fillets And generously coat them with the rub. Lightly oil a non stick fry pan with olive oil and fry the fillets until golden on each side. Remove and keep warm.
Mix well all ingredients for the zucchini with the eggs. Take one cup of egg mixture and fry in a pan lightly coated with olive oil. Sprinkle with the Parmesan cheese and serve each cup of zucchini omelet with a portion of whitefish.