Fried Bluegill Fillets

Name: Fried Bluegill Fillets
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 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

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Yield 6 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

A double layer of seasoned breading gives pan-fried bluegill fillets an extra crunchy coating.

Ingredients

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

Directions

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

4 ounce-weight: 473 calories, 29g fat (7g saturated fat), 325mg cholesterol, 707mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 36g protein.

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

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