Hoosier Fried Bluegill Recipes

FRIED BLUEGILL FILLETS

Steps:

• In a shallow bowl, combine the first five ingredients. In another bowl, whisk eggs. Dip fillets in eggs, then coat with crumb mixture. Dip again in eggs and crumb mixture., In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook fillets in batches in 2 tablespoons oil for 2-3 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily with a fork, adding oil as needed.

BLUEGILL PARMESAN

Steps:

• Place butter in a shallow bowl. In another shallow bowl, combine the bread crumbs, cheese and seasonings. Dip fish in butter, then coat with crumb mixture. , Place in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

HOOSIER FRIED MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• If your mushrooms are wild found - then they should be cleaned and soaked in salt water overnight to make sure there isn't anything else in them. Should you have to buy them from a vendor then just rinse and drain them.
• Mix the seasonings into the flour and set up a suitable work area for frying - mushrooms on one side, flour in the middle and an empty plate to set them on next to the skillet.
• Add vegetable oil to a skillet 1/4 inch deep and turn on medium high to preheat while you flour.
• Hand dip each mushroom half into the flour and set on the empty plate.
• Once they are all floured and the oil is hot, carefully add to the skillet one at a time and fry for 4 or 5 minutes on each side unit golden brown.
• Remove from the skillet and set on a clean plate to drain and cool and enjoy. The only way I know to describe a fresh fried morel is that it tastes like a little bit of heaven.
• If you do go out in the woods to find your morels - make sure you know exactly what you are looking for or consult an expert first.

HOOSIER FARM FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Wash chicken, trim loose parts and fat off.
• In a medium size bowl, beat the egg with the water. Put flour into 1 gallon zip lock bag. Season the flour with the house seasoning. Dip the chicken in the egg, and then coat well in the flour mixture.
• Heat the oil to 350 degrees F in a deep pot or cast iron Dutch Oven. Do not fill the pot more than 1/2 full with oil. To save cook time, partially precook chicken in 350 F oven for 20 minutes before "wash & flour".
• Fry the chicken in the oil until brown and crisp. Dark meat takes longer then white meat. It should take dark meat about 13 to 14 minutes, white meat around 8 to 10 minutes.
• House Seasoning is MAdCity Dale's Luv seasoning #520519.

DEEP FRIED BLUEGILL OR CRAPPIE

Steps:

• Put milk, egg, salt and pepper in blender, turn on low speed to combine. Slowly add flour and blend until batter is smooth. Pour batter into a bowl. Combine cracker and corn flake crumbs in a separate bowl. Rinse fillets in cold water, drain, pat dry with paper towels. Dip fillets in batter, coat with crumbs. Deep fry at 370-375 degrees until fillets are floating and golden brown (3 or 4 minutes). Do not over load deep fryer. Turn fillets a couple of times as they rise to the top. Remove to a rack to drain. Place on paper towels in a single layer.