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Fried perch recipe.
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5 from 6 votes

Fried Perch

These crispy fried perch fillets are hand-breaded in a seasoned mixture of flour and crushed crackers, then fried until golden brown.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time6 minutes
Total Time16 minutes
Course: Entree
Cuisine: American
Servings: 3
Calories: 318kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 pound perch fillets
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 cup crushed saltine crackers approximately 30 saltines
  • cup flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
  • 1 ½ teaspoons paprika
  • ¾ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • Vegetable oil for frying

For Serving

Instructions

  • Add 1-2" of vegetable oil to a tall sided skillet set over medium heat, and heat oil to 350 degrees.
  • Add eggs and milk to a small dish and beat together with a fork until well blended.
  • In a separate dish mix flour with the crushed crackers, salt, paprika, black pepper, and cayenne pepper, until well combined.
  • Working in batches, dredge the fish fillets in the egg wash, letting any excess drip off, and then dredge them through the cracker crumb mixture until evenly coated on all sides.
  • Add breaded perch fillets to the hot oil in a single layer, working in batches as needed. Flip the fillets halfway through cooking and fry until golden-brown. Approximately 3-4 minutes per side.
  • Remove the fried fish from the hot oil and set them on a wire wrack to drain while frying the remaining fish, then serve with tartar sauce and lemon wedges.

Notes

For best results, I highly recommend using a digital thermometer whenever frying to ensure your frying temperature is correct.
You should have enough egg wash and breading leftover to make up to another pound of fish if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 318kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 192mg | Sodium: 1521mg | Potassium: 525mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 706IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 153mg | Iron: 4mg