Southwestern Fried Perch Recipes

SOUTHWESTERN FRIED PERCH

Steps:

• Place taco seasoning in a large resealable bag; add perch fillets, one at a time, and shake to coat. In a shallow bowl, lightly beat the egg. Combine cornmeal and flour in another shallow bowl. Dip fillets in egg, then coat with cornmeal mixture. Place in a single layer on a plate; refrigerate for 15 minutes. , In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Fry fillets for 2-3 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

SOUTHWESTERN RICE

Steps:

• In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; saute pepper and onion 3 minutes. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minute., Stir in rice, spices and broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until rice is tender, about 15 minutes. Stir in remaining ingredients; cook, covered, until heated through.

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.

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.