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Potato-Fried Fish

SERVES 4 Ingredients:1 ½ lbs. freshwater drum, white bass, yellow perch, or other fish fillets, fresh or frozen1 t salt¼ t black pepper1 egg, beaten1 T water1 C potato flakes (look for gluten-free varieties; instant mashed potatoes will work, too)1 pkg. (7/10 oz.) dry onion or...

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Parmesan Perch

SERVES 6 Ingredients:2 lbs. perch fillets2 eggs3 C saltine crackers1 T pepper Parmesan cheeseCooking oilDirections:Mash the saltines into very fine crumbs; in a separate bowl beat eggs and pepper until well-mixed. Fillets should be patted completely dry, then dipped into the egg batter and rolled in...

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Two stuffed lake whitefish fillets over potatoes and leeks in a cast iron pot.

Stuffed Whitefish Rolls

SERVES 2 Ingredients:4 Tbs of butter, more butter below!1/3 cup minced crabmeat1/3 cup small shrimp1 or 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped1 tsp Cajun seasoning, kick it up a notch!!8 Ritz crackers, crushed2 whitefish fillets1 lemonToothpicksDirections:Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 9x13 inch pan. Melt 3 Tbs...

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Grilled Lake Trout with Lemon Mayonnaise

SERVES 4 Ingredients:4 lake trout steaks, about 1 inch thick¼ cup vegetable oilsaltfreshly ground black pepperLemon Mayonnaise1 cup mayonnaise3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper1/8 teaspoon salt3 tablespoons lemon zestDirections:In small bowl, combine mayonnaise, juice, cayenne, salt and zest. Set aside for flavors to blend....

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Grilled Marinated Lake Trout with Herb Butter

SERVES 8 Ingredients:4 lake trout fillets½ cup vegetable oil1/3 cup soy sauce¼ cup fresh lemon juice1 teaspoon lemon zest1 garlic clove, mincedDirections:In small bowl, combine oil, soy sauce, lemon juice, zest and garlic. Blend well. Place fillets in single layer in shallow baking dish. Pour marinade...

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Creole Sautéed Whitefish

SERVES 4 Ingredients:2 medium whitefish fillets (about 1 ½ pounds total)2 ½ tablespoons minced green onion4 tablespoons olive oil4 tablespoons butterCreole Seasoning1 teaspoon pressed garlic½ teaspoon salt¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper½ teaspoon dried thyme½ teaspoon dried oregano½ teaspoon dried basilDirections:Prepare seasoning. In...

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Wisconsin Fish with Bacon-Mushroom Stuffing

SERVES 12 Ingredients:6 medium skinless perch or saugeye fillets½ pound small shrimp, coarsely chopped6 slices bacon, diced½ cup sliced fresh mushrooms2 cups soft bread cubes1 tablespoon minced onion2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley1 teaspoon sage½ teaspoon salt¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper1 egg,...

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Baked Great Lakes Parmesan

Ingredients:1/3 cup mustard (substitutes include mayonnaise, sour cream or pesto)1/2 cup Parmesan cheese3 tablespoons chopped green onion1 tbs. lemon juice~1 lb. whitefish, trout or burbot fillets, or any boneless fillets (skin-on or skinless)Garnish with any combination of: lemon slice, cilantro, more cheese, chopped green onionDirections:Mix...

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Fish fillets with slices of lime.

Fish Fillets with Lime

INGREDIENTS:4 fillets (any species)½ cup flour3 tbsp balsamic vinegar3 tbsp fresh lime juice6 tbsp cold butter cut into 1″ pieces¼ cup sliced scallions¼ cup chopped pistachios5 tbsp oilDIRECTIONS:Dry fish and dredge in flour. Sauté in oil until golden (~6 min per side), remove and keep...

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San Diego Fisherman’s Chili

(Great Lakes substitution: any firm fish plus shellfish)INGREDIENTS2 tbls olive oil2 tsp ground cumin2 tsp chili powder2 medium jalapeños, seeded and finely chopped4 cloves garlic, finely chopped1 ½ pounds of firm fish cut into bite-size pieces1 pound of shellfishWHITE CHILI3 tablespoons olive oil, divided1 medium...