Category Archives: Panfish

perch in cocktail glass with sauce and lemon wedge

Perch Shrimp Cocktail

Some people call this “poor man’s shrimp” but there is nothing poor or inferior about these tasty perch morsels! Perch Shrimp Cocktail 1 lb. boneless, skinless perch fillets cut into…

perch bisque in serving bowl with croutons on top

Perch Bisque!

It seems like the yellow perch keep biting through the winter ice and on into spring.  This sweet little fish from the cold spring waters makes a very tasty bisque-type…

plated fish patties

Versatile Fish Patties

This recipe is great for many different species of fish, even stronger flavored fish, such as lake trout.  It is especially good if you think you may have missed some…

vegetables place on top of perch fish in stock pot

Make your own Fish Stock!

Good fish stock can be hard to find in the grocery store, but it is easy to make with fish you catch!  You can make a delicious stock with any…

3 walleye cheeks on a bed of sauteed greens with a lemon wedge

Walleye Cheeks, a.k.a. Fresh Water Scallops

Walleye cheeks are amazingly delicious little morsels!  They have a nice texture, are somewhat sweet, and practically melt in your mouth when just lightly pan fried, just like a sea…

Pickerel Fish Croquettes

Pickerel is a firm, white fleshed, mild tasting, good eating fish!  You may be disagreeing as you read this with thoughts of lots of bones, especially the ‘Y bones”, but…

Poached Fish Fillets in Foil Packets

  Grilling and summer fishing are finally here!  Poaching fish in foil packets is a great way to cook fish on the grill whether you’re cooking on a gas grill,…

Chef Lerman’s Panfish Salad

Whether you are still pulling perch out of the ice or starting to fish on open water, this recipe is a yummy way to prepare panfish.  So what are panfish…

Free Fishing Weekend, No License Needed June 29-30th!

This coming weekend, anyone can fish in NYS without a fishing license.  This could be a great opportunity to try fishing for the first time, get back into fishing, introduce…

Baked Butter and Herb Perch Fillets

Ingredients 1/4 cup butter, melted 1/2 cup whole grain Panko breadcrumbs or crushed saltine crackers 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 teaspoon dried basil 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon…

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