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Title: WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE WAY TO PREPARE FISH?
Post by: abishop on Jul 14, 2012, 04:32 PM
Was wanting to fry up some perch in butter. To those who prepare fish this way, do you dust it first in flour, or, just fry them plain in butter?
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Post by: princecraft on Jul 14, 2012, 06:25 PM
I dust mine in uncle Al's fin and fowl mix.
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Post by: Boomer on Jul 14, 2012, 07:46 PM
There are so many ways it is hard to say. A little twist on your method is to put the panfish on skewers and paint a little butter on them over some coals. Takes a short time and the smoke flavor is great.
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Post by: abishop on Jul 14, 2012, 08:01 PM
ALL I CAN SAY IS DELICIOUS. PROBABLY THE BEST WAY I EVER MADE THE WIFE SAID. GUESS I WILL BE PERPARING THEM THIS WAY A LOT MORE IN THE FUTURE. FOR ANYONE WHO HAS NEVER TRIED THEM THIS WAY YOU DON'T KNOW THAT YOUR MISSING.
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Post by: Felix on Jul 14, 2012, 10:52 PM
Was wanting to fry up some perch in butter. To those who prepare fish this way, do you dust it first in flour, or, just fry them plain in butter?

YES!  ;D
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Post by: wallin on Jul 15, 2012, 08:20 AM
ALL I CAN SAY IS DELICIOUS. PROBABLY THE BEST WAY I EVER MADE THE WIFE SAID. GUESS I WILL BE PERPARING THEM THIS WAY A LOT MORE IN THE FUTURE. FOR ANYONE WHO HAS NEVER TRIED THEM THIS WAY YOU DON'T KNOW THAT YOUR MISSING.
So which way did you fry them, dusted or just butter? And what no invite lol
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Post by: abishop on Jul 15, 2012, 08:55 AM
Dusted with flour., sorry, didnt make more. The next pack I freeze will have another 1/2 pound more filets. Next time Tom.
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Post by: iceon on Jul 15, 2012, 11:53 AM
The wife says Andy's fish seasoning is the only way to eat panfish......... Iceon. Oh did I mention my names Andy LOL's
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Jul 15, 2012, 12:56 PM
Like this...
Dipped in milk and eggs and Italian bread crumbs and drowned in hot oil.... ;D
Click on video..  You can almost smell them cooking... ;D

(http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp237/raquettedacker/th_102_0979.jpg) (http://s415.photobucket.com/albums/pp237/raquettedacker/?action=view&current=102_0979.mp4)
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Post by: FishKing83 on Jul 17, 2012, 01:46 PM
X2 on the Andys.  I usually soak my fish in beer for 10-15 minutes and then put them in the red Andy's mix.  I also add coarse ground pepper, paprika, cajun seasoning, and a little bit of lemon pepper to the Andy's mix.  Coat them in the mix and toss them in the oil bath.
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Post by: Santo180 on Jul 17, 2012, 02:05 PM
I like to soak my fillets in either jalapeno juice or banana pepper juice and then bread and fry.
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Post by: Prchmike on Jul 17, 2012, 02:09 PM
Go to the nearest dollar store and buy a box of cheap instant pancake mix, put some in a bag and shake your fillets in it . Then fry them in butter. You will never go back to plain flour :) :) :) :) :)
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Post by: princecraft on Jul 17, 2012, 02:24 PM
X2 on the Andys.  I usually soak my fish in beer for 10-15 minutes and then put them in the red Andy's mix.  I also add coarse ground pepper, paprika, cajun seasoning, and a little bit of lemon pepper to the Andy's mix.  Coat them in the mix and toss them in the oil bath.
And then do you drink the left over beer that you soaked the fish in?
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Post by: hounds on Jul 17, 2012, 02:41 PM
This is a post I like.  gonna try the pancake mix.  Recently had Salmon on the Grill.  Buttered it and then added McCormicks Grill mates Smoke house Maple, Chopped Onions, Lemon Juice, Garlic Salt, Lemmon Pepper, and Parsley.  Was not bad, but have been reading up on it and thinking about trying a marinade the next time?
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Post by: portageredneck on Jul 17, 2012, 03:19 PM
to fry i prefer drakes...to grill i make a foil pack and dump salsa on top and throw it on the grill...it sounds questionable but try i you'll like it
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Post by: abishop on Jul 17, 2012, 03:39 PM
i HAVE SOME PANCAKE MIX. tHINK i WILL TRY THAT NEXT FISH FRY. sOUNDS GOOD.
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Post by: Cornbread on Jul 17, 2012, 03:54 PM
My kids love this one:

mix sour cream and egg in one bowl.
mix 1 cup corn meal with 1 tsp salt and 1 tbsp pepper in another bowl.
dunk the fillet in the sour cream and eggs
roll it in the cornmeal and fry it
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Post by: bailey63 on Jul 17, 2012, 05:03 PM
Hey guys saw post in recent topics, i like 50/ 50 shake n bake with italian bread crumbs try different varieties but i like the parm. Fry till GBD and enjoy.
Title: Re: WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE WAY TO PREPARE FISH?
Post by: jperch on Jul 17, 2012, 05:27 PM
I am pretty much with Prchmike.  I have experimented lots and have come down to using 3 parts buttermilk pancake mix with 1 part panko bread crumbs.  The pancake batter add a touch of sweetness, the small amount of panko gives some crunch without absorbing too much oil.  Dip in an egg wash, then coat with the pancake/panko mixture, then in the grease.  But actually my favorite preparation method is when somebody else cleans them - that doesn't happen often here! ;D  jperch
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Post by: lehigh vally on Jul 17, 2012, 06:03 PM
Panco bread crumb and a little salt and pepper is all you need for some killer walleye...panco goes good with just about anything you can fry up or bake   :rotflol:
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Post by: Hermdog on Jul 21, 2012, 04:42 AM
I use Andy's red and Louisiana lemon fish fry mixed about 50-50. Get um moist, coat um good and deep fry. The Louisiana lemon gives um alittle kick. TASTY!!!!!
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Post by: northrn-duck-assassin on Jul 21, 2012, 02:36 PM
fry magic batter or zatarans but i add lemon pepper and season salt to the batter before i roll the fillets.
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Post by: hounds on Jul 21, 2012, 08:51 PM
Lets keep this rolling, still looking for help with grilling the salmon, or trout on the grill.  Anyone with any solid advice is welcome.
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Post by: AKAGAZOO on Jul 21, 2012, 09:10 PM
Lets keep this rolling, still looking for help with grilling the salmon, or trout on the grill.  Anyone with any solid advice is welcome.
Never tried it but I heard to wrap salmon and mustard in foil and grill it that way. Sounds good?
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Post by: wallin on Jul 22, 2012, 10:56 AM
I've been told to completey cover in mayonaise on both sides and your other ingrediants and wrap in foil and grill. Have heard it removes all the fishy smell and taste.
I had some deep fried Coho a few weeks ago and it was great, had a cajun batter for it.

Tom
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Post by: Cornbread on Jul 22, 2012, 11:11 AM
Never tried it but I heard to wrap salmon and mustard in foil and grill it that way. Sounds good?

I have had mustard crusted salmon like this and it was amazing. Not sure what mustard they used but the end result was really good.
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Post by: coachwarner on Jul 22, 2012, 11:28 AM
Lets keep this rolling, still looking for help with grilling the salmon, or trout on the grill.  Anyone with any solid advice is welcome.
Trout on the grill, rub the trout with fresh garlic clove, salt and pepper (or bucs seasoning) outside, fresh chives in cavity with butter slices, lay strips of maple flavored bacon on both sides of trout, wrap in foil and grill. and dont tell your doctor ;D

Walleye and panfish, i cook like this; Egg and milk wash then breaded with House Autry breading or Golden Dipt breading, you can mix with panco for different desired textures( the more panco the crispier)you can add bucs seasoning or salt and pepper if you like it seasoned.
The bacon wrapped walleye is out of this world too  :flex:
(http://i1086.photobucket.com/albums/j447/coachwarner1/DSC05443-1.jpg)
or if your a soup lover try one of these
(http://i1086.photobucket.com/albums/j447/coachwarner1/WhiteChowder2.jpg)(http://i1086.photobucket.com/albums/j447/coachwarner1/ManhattanChowder3.jpg)
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Post by: perchfisherman122 on Jul 22, 2012, 08:10 PM
For salmon on the grill, I get cedar planks at Menards in the grilling section and soak it for an hour.  Grill the cedar plank on one side just enough to make black marks. Flip the cedar plank and lay the salmon skin on the plank.  Apply a good salmon dry rub to cover the surface of the fish and close the top on the grill and cook on medium for about 10 minutes (depending on filet thickness).  Fantastic eating!!  This is a "must try" for salmon. 
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Post by: Get_the_Net on Jul 22, 2012, 09:25 PM
Lets keep this rolling, still looking for help with grilling the salmon, or trout on the grill.  Anyone with any solid advice is welcome.

Marinade made of equal parts lime juice, soy sauce, olive oil.  Add fresh chopped rosemary and 1 clove garlic (chopped fine).  Whisk all together until the oil is emusified (sp?) with the other ingredients.  Put fresh salmon fillets in plastic bag and add marinade.  Seal and put in fridge for 1-3 hours.  Heat grill to 400 and add salmon skin side down (be sure to oil the grates to prevent sticking).  Cover and cook 6-8 minutes depending on thickness.  Remove from grill and the skin should come off with ease, be sure to remove any of the gray 'fatty' matter that is usually between the skin and fillet.  This is what usually causes the 'fishy' taste in Salmon.  It should scrape right off with a fork or spoon. 
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Post by: northrn-duck-assassin on Jul 22, 2012, 09:36 PM
my spring coho's i fillet off the skin get the grill good n hot turn burners onto low slap fillets on then douse them with crushed red pepper n lemon juice. 5 minutes each side. when i batter/fry other species i also make a dipping sauce consists of ketchup,mayo,horseradish sauce. taste to licking with a lil tang in it..
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Post by: hounds on Jul 23, 2012, 10:18 PM
Thanks Guy I'm getting some great recipes, and getting hungry.  Tight Lines to all of you :)
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Post by: NYSporty on Jul 24, 2012, 12:19 PM
Salmon on the grill no skin.
I mix BBQ and mayo 60/40 with a few drops of hot sauce.
Brush it on both sides and cook on med.
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Post by: TheDL on Jul 24, 2012, 02:28 PM
Lets keep this rolling, still looking for help with grilling the salmon, or trout on the grill.  Anyone with any solid advice is welcome.
This is also something I've been experimenting with, I've tried a few things, some better than others:
-emeril's smoker bag http://www.emerilstore.com/products.asp?dept=1193 (http://www.emerilstore.com/products.asp?dept=1193)- usefull for a large portion, I used a big bone in salmon steak.  Small fillets don't get enough time in there to absorb the smoky flavour, probably the easiest salmon on the grill IMO
-this seasoning is AMAZING for trout, I don't know what's in it, but my wife (who hates all salmonoids) loves grilled salmon/trout rubbed with this stuff http://www.clubhouse.ca/en/products/detail.aspx?salmon_Seasoning&id=039baa9c-0fd6-4316-b764-b53494dc17d9 (http://www.clubhouse.ca/en/products/detail.aspx?salmon_Seasoning&id=039baa9c-0fd6-4316-b764-b53494dc17d9)
-grill salmon/trout and glaze several times with a mixutre of soya sauce, real maple syrup, ginger, garlic and a bit of lemon - google recipes for proportions, pretty tasty, just grill skin down for 80% of the cook time glazing heavly and don't put the glazed side down on direct heat it will burn black very quickly

I find salmon/trout taste better grilled outside of the foil wrap (which I used to do a lot), allowing some of the moisture to escape and get a direct crisp tastes much better IMO, I find salmonoids to be pretty fatty/greasy and a bit of dry heat/crisp skin improves the meat  ;D
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Post by: TheDL on Jul 24, 2012, 02:32 PM
be sure to remove any of the gray 'fatty' matter that is usually between the skin and fillet.  This is what usually causes the 'fishy' taste in Salmon.  It should scrape right off with a fork or spoon. 
Yep, that too!
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Post by: OTIS on Jul 25, 2012, 09:31 AM
My brother-in-law's family has three charter captains in Kona, Hawaii.  They're always cooking up some kind of fish.
Here's their tarter sauce recipe:
1/3 cup Sour Cream
1/3 cup Plain Yogurt
1/3 cup Mayo
Fresh onion, sweet pickle relish, and horse radish to taste.
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Post by: TheDL on Jul 26, 2012, 10:52 AM
My brother-in-law's family has three charter captains in Kona, Hawaii.  They're always cooking up some kind of fish.
Here's their tarter sauce recipe:
1/3 cup Sour Cream
1/3 cup Plain Yogurt
1/3 cup Mayo
Fresh onion, sweet pickle relish, and horse radish to taste.

Huh, yogurt and horse radish?  That sounds pretty good, I'll have to try it!  I make a similar tartar sauce:
equal parts mayo and sweet relish, add garlic powder and dill to taste.  Touch of black pepper and a squeeze of lemon juice.  Man, I'm getting hungry!
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Post by: rgfixit on Jul 27, 2012, 01:48 AM
Brush the fillets with garlic and olive oil
Season with cracked pepper and sea salt
Cover with salsa
Add whatever else you like...I like mixed olives and asiago cheese

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/Untitled-4.jpg)

Plop them on the WEBER and cook indirect with a bit of smoke...Oh Yeah!
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/Untitled-5.jpg)

RG