Crispy Pan-Fried Yellow Perch

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Serves: 4 people

 

Description 

Season yellow perch fillets with salt and pepper, dredge in a mixture of cornmeal and flour, and shake off any excess. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, add the fillets, and cook until golden brown and crispy, flipping once. Serve with lemon wedges and your favorite dipping sauce.

 

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound yellow perch fillets
  • 1/4 cup cornmeal
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • Lemon wedges, for serving
  • Dipping sauce, for serving (such as tartar sauce or remoulade)

 

Instructions:

  1. In a shallow bowl, mix together the cornmeal, flour, salt, and pepper.
  2. Pat the yellow perch fillets dry with a paper towel and season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Dredge each fillet in the cornmeal mixture, shaking off any excess.
  4. In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
  5. Once the oil is hot, add the yellow perch fillets to the skillet and cook for about 3-4 minutes per side or until golden brown and crispy.
  6. Remove the fillets from the skillet and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.
  7. Serve the crispy pan-fried yellow perch with lemon wedges and your favorite dipping sauce.

 

Nutrition Facts (per serving):

  • Calories: 385
  • Fat: 23g
  • Carbohydrates: 14g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Sodium: 318mg

 

Note: These nutritional facts are estimates and may vary based on the specific ingredients and quantities used in the recipe.

 

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