FRIED BLUEGILL FILLETS

Fried Bluegill Fillets image

"The secret to this recipe is double-dipping the fish fillets," writes Doug Wright of Maize, Kansas.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
1/4 teaspoon pepper
6 eggs
1-1/2 pounds bluegill or crappie fillets
1/2 cup canola oil, divided

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 473 calories, Fat 29g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 325mg cholesterol, Sodium 707mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 36g protein.