Lemon-Batter Fish

Contributed By: Terry Borden

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-size pieces
Oil for frying
Lemon wedges, optional

Method:

1. Combine 1 cup flour, baking powder, salt and sugar. In another bowl, combine egg, water and 1/3 cup lemon juice; stir into dry ingredients until smooth.
2. Place remaining lemon juice and remaining flour in shallow bowls. Dip fillets in lemon juice, then flour, then coat with egg mixture.
3. In a large skillet, heat 1 in. oil over medium-high heat. Fry fillets until golden brown and fish flakes easily with a fork, 2-3 minutes each side.
Drain on paper towels. If desired, serve with lemon wedges.

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TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 25 min. YIELD: 6 servings.


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