FRESHWATER FISH RECIPES
We eat most the fish caught for the sheer love of the taste of fish. The only “catch and release” fish is one that is too small or isn’t within that water’s length limit, returned unharmed to its home.
I’m the designated bass cleaner. I soak the fillets in the frig overnight in salted cold water.
My husband caught the Channel catfish; they are always cleaned at the water’s edge; same prep. Larger fish are filleted to fit in an iron skillet. I prefer not dealing with bones. The dark belly meat is also fried, fed to my dogs w/o bones.
My husband caught the Channel catfish; they are always cleaned at the water’s edge; same prep. Larger fish are filleted to fit in an iron skillet. I prefer not dealing with bones. The dark belly meat is also fried, fed to my dogs w/o bones.
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| 7 lb Blue catfish |
CATFISH BASS FRESHWATER FISH
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| Bass fillets |
Cooking oil
Large skillet
Paper towel
Tongs or long spatula
COATING
2 Cups finely crushed Corn Flakes or pkg of FishFry mix
1 Cup seasoned flour
sprinkle of paprika
sprinkle of paprika
Layer paper towels on a pan next to the stove
Pour oil into skillet to half cover fish
Pat dry fillets, drop in an empty bread bag “shake” or toss flour mix onto fish in a deep pan to coat thoroughly.
When oil is hot (a drop of water will pop) lay coated fillets in pan, fry about 4 minutes.
Using the tongs, carefully grasp sides of fillet and turn over. (flip away from you)
Turn fillets again till each side is golden brown, appx. 15 minutes.
Remove from pan onto paper towels.
note: Use medium heat frying in an iron skillet, you don’t want oil to smoke.
salt and pepper to taste
SAUCE
Tarter Sauce
2 Tb. Mayo or Salad dressing
1 Tb. Sweet pickle relish
dribble of lemon juice
dribble of lemon juice
mix with fork in small dish
Zingy Dipping Sauce (for bass)
1Tb. Salad dressing
1 tsp. Horseradish Sauce (creamy)
1 tsp. Ketchup
1/2 tsp. Yellow Mustard
mix in a small bowl
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| 7 lb Blue catfish |
