Pan fried Perch
Discover the best fish fry experience with our homemade perch recipe, inspired by Wisconsin's finest supper clubs.
Equipment
- 2 Shallow bowls for breading fish
- Large cast iron skillet
Ingredients
- 1 cup Milk
- 1 cup Flour
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Pepper
- 1/2 cup Avocado oil
- 2 lbs Fresh perch
Instructions
- Gather all the ingredients. You will need 2 bowls for breading the fish. Place fish in one of the bowls and pour milk over the fish.
- In the second bowl, mix together the flour, salt, and pepper.
- Heat avocado oil in the skillet over medium heat. Once oil is hot (350℉), begin breading fish.
- Remove one perch from milk at a time and place it in the flour. Cover perch on all sides and shake off excess flour.
- Place the floured fish into the hot skillet and continue breading and placing in skillet until the skillet is full, about 4 butterfly pieces per batch.
- Fry fish for about 4 minutes on each side, or until breading is a dark golden color. Place on wire rack or paper towel lined plate and continue with batches until finished. Cooked perch can be kept warm in a 100℉ oven, covered with foil to keep warm while other batches are cooking.
Nutrition
Serving: 2fishCalories: 341kcal
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