Perch Recipes

Perch recipes are a big hit with kids. Children love to catch them, and everyone loves to eat them. A good feed of perch is a treat for people of all ages.

Perch is a light tasting fish that goes well with just about anything on the side. Whether you are cooking perch in your campsite or in your kitchen, there is no denying that they are a treat.

OK, onto some tasty perch recipes…

Oven Fried Perch

Ingredients

1 Pound fresh perch fillets

1/2 Cup dried bread crumbs

1 Tablespoon butter

1/4 Cup milk

1/2 Teaspoon Thyme

2 Tablespoons parmesan cheese

Combine the bread crumbs, cheese and thyme on a plate. Dip the perch fillets in the milk and roll in the bread crumb mix. Lay the perch in a single layer on a greased baking pan. Drizzle melted butter on the fish. Bake in the oven at 400 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes or until the perch flakes easily with a fork.

Serves 4.

Blackened Perch Fillets

Ingredients

2 Teaspoons paprika

1 Teaspoon onion powder

1 Teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 Teaspoon cayenne pepper

1/2 Teaspoon black pepper

1/2 Teaspoon white pepper

1/2 Teaspoon thyme

1/2 Teaspoon oregano

Non stick cooking spray

2 Tablespoons melted butter

1 Pound of perch fillets

Mix the paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, black pepper, white pepper, thyme and oregano in a small bowl and set aside.

Heat an iron skillet over high heat. Coat the perch fillets evenly with pepper mix by patting with your hands.

Lightly spray one side of the fillet with cooking spray and put that side of the fillet down on the hot skillet. Pour 1 teaspoon of melted butter on top of the perch fillet. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes per side or until underside looks charred.

Great with ice cold beer.

Serves 4.

Thanks for checking out our freshwater perch recipes. Good eating.