Lemon-Batter Fish

Name: Lemon-Batter Fish
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

10 ingredients

3 steps

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

Directions

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.