What Is Perch and How Can I Use It?

Perch rewards a little know-how: how to choose it, cook it, store it, and substitute in a pinch. Browse 9 recipes to cook with it.

Recipes using perch

There are 9 recipes that contain this ingredient.

Perch with Black Bean Sauce

Pan-seared perch fillets with savory Chinese black bean sauce, fresh ginger, garlic, and sake. Restaurant-style Asian fish dinner in under 30 minutes.

Sesame Fish

Pan-fried sesame fish with toasted sesame seeds, fresh lemon, and basil. Works with perch, cod, trout, or flounder for a quick weeknight dinner.

White Perch in Beer Batter

Pan-fried white perch in a crispy beer batter with cornmeal, dill, and paprika. A simple skillet fish recipe that delivers golden, crunchy fillets with tender, flaky flesh inside.

Perch with Rosemary

Pan-fried perch fillets in a rosemary-Parmesan cornmeal crust with garlic butter. Crispy, herby, and on the table in under 30 minutes.

Cracker-Coated Fried Perch

Pan-fried lake perch with a seasoned butter cracker crust, oregano, and tarragon. Crispy, golden, and on the table in 30 minutes for a classic Midwest fish fry at home.

Pan Fried or Sauteed Yellow Perch

Classic pan-fried yellow perch with crispy cornmeal crust, finished with lemon butter pan sauce. Fresh-caught lake fish ready in 45 minutes for simple suppers.

Grilled Perch with Sage

Summer means fishing time, so try this succulent fish dish that's will have you licking your lips in satisfaction.

Sweet & Sour Fish Fillets

Golden and brown on the outside, flakey and tender in the inside. Serve it with this deliciously sweet and sour sauce.

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