Best Southwestern Fried Perch Recipes

BAKED PARMESAN PERCH

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Ocean perch recipes are some of my all-time favorites. When I serve this dish to family, I always get rave reviews.-Carol Gaus, Itasca, Illinois.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

2 tablespoons dry bread crumbs
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 pound perch or fish fillets of your choice
1 tablespoon butter, melted

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 158 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 52mg cholesterol, Sodium 176mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SOUTHERN FRIED PERCH

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I fix this at least twice a month, when I can find it. I know Krogers didn't have it for over a month. It is my favorite to fix for my man.

Provided by gaynel mohler

Categories Other Main Dishes

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

12 oz ocean perch
2/3 c aunt jemima corn meal mix
2/3 c all purpose flour
1 egg
1/2 c milk
2 tsp each lawry's seasoning salt and black pepper
vegetable oil for frying

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

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Your favorite fisherman would be proud to find his catch fried with this golden coating, "I've gotten raves each time I've made this fish," says Dennis Dornfeldt of Sheboygan, Wisconsin.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 eggs
1/2 cup milk
2 cups butter-flavored cracker crumbs
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pound lake perch fillets
Vegetable oil

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 397 calories, Fat 16g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 212mg cholesterol, Sodium 717mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 30g protein.