Wild summer appetizer: Pike Fingers

Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 4 cups salted pretzels
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 3 tbsp HP sauce
• 3 tbsp beer
• 2 lb skinless pike fillets
• Vegetable oil

Preparation

1. Place pretzels in a plastic bag and break into fine crumbs.
2. In a medium-size bowl, beat together eggs, sauce and beer with a fork.
3. Cut fillets into 1-inch-wide strips and pat dry. Dip strips into egg mixture, then place in bag with pretzel crumbs and shake until fully coated. Place coated strips on a cookie sheet and refrigerate for 20 minutes, allowing to dry.
4. In a 12-inch skillet, heat 1/4-inch oil over medium-high heat. Add fish strips and cook until golden brown (at least 3 minutes), turning once.