LEMON-BATTER FISH

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This is a "blue ribbon" award recipe from Jackie in Michigan and was submitted in my "The Best of Country Cooking" cookbook.

Provided by DailyInspiration

Categories     Lemon

Time 35m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
1 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 egg, beaten
2/3 cup water
2/3 cup lemon juice, divided
2 lbs perch, cut into serving size pieces (walleye or fish of your choice)
vegetable oil
lemon wedge (to garnish)

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine 1 cup flour, baking powder, salt and sugar; set aside. Combine egg, water and 1/3 cup lemon juice; add to dry ingredients and mix until smooth. Dip fillets in remaining lemon juice, then remaining 1/2 cup flour; and finally coat with batter. Heat 1 inch of oil in a skillet. Fry fish, a few fillets at a time, over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes on each side or until the fish flakes easily with a fork. Drain on paper towels. Garnish with lemon wedges, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 271.3, Fat 2.6, SaturatedFat 0.6, Cholesterol 167.4, Sodium 458.7, Carbohydrate 26.3, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 1.1, Protein 33.8

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