Ingredients
- 1 c. flour
- 2 tsp lemon zest
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp freshly-grnd black pepper
- 1 c. water Canola oil for frying
- 1 1/2 lb perch fillets (thicker the better)
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Lemon Fried Perch
Servings: 1
Directions
- Combine the flour, lemon zest, salt, pepper. Now stir in the 1 c. of cool water and chill for at least 30 min.
- In a deep skillet or possibly deep fat fryer, heat the oil, (at least 1 1/2 to 3 inches deep) to 375 degrees.
- Coat fish fillets with flour, then dip in the chilled batter. Fry only a few pcs at a time, turning occasionally, till they are light golden. Drain on paper towels, keep hot until remaining fish is cooked.
- Comments: You can use this recipe for any nice white meat fish. This works well with pan fish also.
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