Best Southwestern Fried Perch Recipes

FRIED PERCH

Steps:

• Soak perch in milk about 10 minutes.
• Heat oil and butter in 9 inch cast iron skillet over medium flame.
• Dredge perch through Andy's breading ( or 2 parts flour to 1 part cornmeal, seasoned with salt & pepper).
• Pan is ready when a drop of water sizzles in the oil.
• Place perch in pan skin side UP.
• Turn fish once when crisp and golden brown.
• Cooking time about 12 minute total (depends on thickness) Check one to make sure fish is opaque and white in color.
• Drain on paper towels.

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.

SOUTHERN FRIED PERCH

Steps:

• 1. In colander, place fish and season with the spices, let rest 30 minutes
• 2. in a bowl to dredge, mix egg and milk
• 3. in another bowl to dredge, mix flour, and corn meal mix
• 4. heat oil in fryer skillet or dutch oven, at least 3/4 " deep
• 5. dip fish pieces in egg mixture, then in the flour mixture, shake off excess, lay each pirce carefully in hot oil ( burner on med heat )
• 6. continue until all fish is in skillet. cook 10 minutes, turn each piece and fry another 10 minutes.
• 7. when fish is dark as you want, remove from oil to paper towel lined plate.

CRACKER-COATED FRIED PERCH

Steps:

• In a shallow bowl, beat eggs and milk. In another shallow bowl, combine cracker crumbs, garlic salt, oregano, tarragon and pepper. Dip the perch in egg mixture, then coat with crumbs. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry fish for several minutes on each side or until it flakes easily with a fork.

BAKED PARMESAN PERCH

Steps:

• In a shallow bowl, combine the bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, paprika and basil. Brush fish fillets with butter, then dip into the crumb mixture. Place in a greased baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 500° for 10 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.