Best Deep Fried Bluegill Or Crappie Recipes

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FRIED BLUEGILL FILLETS



Fried Bluegill Fillets image

"The secret to this recipe is double-dipping the fish fillets," writes Doug Wright of Maize, Kansas.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
1/4 teaspoon pepper
6 eggs
1-1/2 pounds bluegill or crappie fillets
1/2 cup canola oil, divided

Steps:

  • In a shallow bowl, combine the first five ingredients. In another bowl, whisk eggs. Dip fillets in eggs, then coat with crumb mixture. Dip again in eggs and crumb mixture., In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook fillets in batches in 2 tablespoons oil for 2-3 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily with a fork, adding oil as needed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 473 calories, Fat 29g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 325mg cholesterol, Sodium 707mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 36g protein.

DEEP FRIED BLUEGILL OR CRAPPIE



Deep Fried Bluegill or Crappie image

Number Of Ingredients 8

Fish Fillets (1/2" thick)
3/4 cup milk
1 egg
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 cup flour
1 cup cracker crumbs
1/2 cup cornflakes crumbs

Steps:

  • Put milk, egg, salt and pepper in blender, turn on low speed to combine. Slowly add flour and blend until batter is smooth. Pour batter into a bowl. Combine cracker and corn flake crumbs in a separate bowl. Rinse fillets in cold water, drain, pat dry with paper towels. Dip fillets in batter, coat with crumbs. Deep fry at 370-375 degrees until fillets are floating and golden brown (3 or 4 minutes). Do not over load deep fryer. Turn fillets a couple of times as they rise to the top. Remove to a rack to drain. Place on paper towels in a single layer.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

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