Pan Fried Perch Recipes

SAUTEED LAKE PERCH

Steps:

• Mix flour, paprika, and salt together and set aside. In a small bowl, blend the egg and the half-and-half. Heat butter in a large saute pan. Dip perch fillets in egg wash first and then into the flour mixture. Carefully place them into the hot butter in the saute pan and brown on both sides. Remove from the butter and drain on a paper towel to absorb excess butter. Serve immediately.
• This recipe was provided by professional chefs and has been scaled down from a bulk recipe provided by a restaurant. The FN chefs have not tested this recipe, in the proportions indicated, and therefore, we cannot make any representation as to the results.

CRISP CAJUN PANFISH

Steps:

• In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first five ingredients. Add fish, one piece at a time; shake to coat. Whisk eggs and water in a shallow dish. Place potato flakes in another shallow dish. Dip each fillet in eggs, then coat with potato flakes. Dip fish again in eggs and potato flakes., In a large skillet, heat 3 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat. Cook fish in batches for 3-4 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily with a fork, adding oil as needed.

PERCH FILLETS

Steps:

• Mix flour, paprika, and salt together and set aside.
• In a small bowl, blend the egg and the milk.
• Heat butter in a large frying pan.
• Dip perch fillets in egg wash first and then into the flour mixture.
• Carefully place them into the hot butter in the frying pan and brown on both sides.
• Remove from the butter and drain on a paper towel to absorb excess butter.
• Serve immediately.

FRIED PERCH

Steps:

• Heat skillet fryer with hot oil.
• Mix flour, cornmeal, beer, salt pepper and seasonings until a batter consistency.
• Coat filets with batter.
• Deep fry til golden brown. Approx 3 minutes per side.

BROWN BUTTER PERCH

Steps:

• Whisk flour, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper in a bowl. Gently press perch fillets into flour mixture to coat, shaking off any excess flour.
• Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat until butter is foaming and nut-brown in color. Working in batches, place filets in skillet and cook until light golden, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer cooked fillets to a plate, squeeze lemon juice over the top, and serve.

FRIED LAKE FISH

Steps:

• Season fish fillets with salt and pepper and dust with flour.
• Heat butter and oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Place fish in skillet, skin side down, and cook 4 minutes, until skin is crispy and brown. Gently turn fish and continue cooking, just until cooked through and fish flakes when pierced with the tines of a fork, 3-4 minutes more.
• Transfer fish to serving plates, garnish with lemon wedges, and serve immediately with a Relish Platter.