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Best Easy Pesce Persico Fritto Recipe

Name: Best Easy Pesce Persico Fritto Recipe
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 170 g
Ingredients: Lake perch fillets 1.5 lbs; All-purpose flour 0.5 cup; Eggs 2 pieces; Olive oil 0.33 cup; Lemon 1 piece; Salt 0.75 tsp; Black pepper 0.5 tsp; Fresh parsley 2 tbsp

Fried lake perch from Italy's northern lakes is a delicate freshwater treat. This high protein mediterranean dish is a fresh, lean family dinner from Lombardy's lake country.

Cook 25 min Difficulty NORMAL 210 kcal

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Ingredients

Main ingredients

Lake perch fillets 1.5 lbs
All-purpose flour 0.5 cup
Eggs 2 pieces
Olive oil 0.33 cup
Lemon 1 piece

Seasonings/Sauce

Salt 0.75 tsp
Black pepper 0.5 tsp
Fresh parsley 2 tbsp

Nutrition summary

Carbohydrates 11 g 21%

Protein 26 g 50%

Fat 6 g 26%

Serving size 170g

Cooking steps

1

Pat lake perch fillets dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture and season both sides with salt and black pepper.
2

In a shallow bowl, beat the eggs lightly. Spread the flour onto a separate plate for dredging.
3

Dredge each perch fillet in flour, shaking off excess, then dip into the beaten eggs to coat evenly.
4

Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high until shimmering but not smoking.
5

Fry fillets in batches, ensuring each piece has space, about 2–3 minutes per side until golden and crisp; do not overcrowd or the fish will steam instead of crisp.
6

Remove cooked fillets to a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil, then sprinkle immediately with fresh parsley.
7

Serve hot, garnished with lemon wedges for squeezing over the fish.

Personalized Q&A

Q. What's the key ingredient in this recipe?

The key ingredient is lake perch fillets—this delicate freshwater fish defines Pesce Persico Fritto's flavor and texture. Its mild, lean profile lets the crisp coating and subtle seasoning shine, creating an authentic Lombardian experience.

Q. What is the most important cooking step for perfect fried perch?

Controlling the skillet temperature is crucial—ensure the olive oil is hot but not smoking before frying. If the oil isn’t hot enough, the coating will become soggy; if too hot, it will burn before the fish cooks through.

Q. How do I keep the fried fillets crisp and prevent sogginess?

Fry the fillets in batches without crowding the pan, and immediately transfer them to a paper towel-lined plate to absorb extra oil. This keeps the crust crisp and prevents steam from making the coating soggy.

Q. How many calories and how much protein does each serving have?

Each 170g serving contains approximately 210 kcal and 26g of protein, making this recipe a lean, high-protein option. The protein makes up about 50% of the total calories per serving.

Best Easy Pesce Persico Fritto Recipe

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