Dish Info
This recipe features a crispy and flavorful fish fry batter, perfect for coating perch or walleye fillets, creating a deliciously fried dish that's a favorite among fishing enthusiasts in Cedar Springs, Michigan.
INGREDIENTS
– 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided – 1 teaspoon baking powder – 3/4 teaspoon salt – 1/2 teaspoon sugar – 1 large egg, lightly beaten – 2/3 cup water – 2/3 cup lemon juice, divided – 2 pounds perch or walleye fillets, cut into serving-sized pieces – Oil for frying – Lemon wedges, optional
STEPS 1
Combine 1 cup flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar to form the dry ingredients mixture.
STEPS 2
Mix together egg, water, and 1/3 cup lemon juice in a separate bowl to create the wet ingredients mixture.
STEPS 3
Dip fish fillets in lemon juice, then coat with flour, and finally, coat with the egg mixture.
STEPS 4
Heat oil in a skillet and fry the coated fillets until golden brown and cooked through.
STEPS 5
Drain the fried fillets on paper towels and serve optionally with lemon wedges for added zestiness.