Saucy Cheese-Coated Perch Recipe
Ingredients
| Perch/Other fish fillets | 1 Pound | |
| All purpose flour | 1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs) | |
| Egg | 1 | |
| Salt | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Pepper | 1 Dash | |
| Dry bread crumbs | 1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs) | |
| Grated parmesan cheese | 1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs) | |
| Shortening | 1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs) | |
| Canned tomato sauce | 8 Ounce | |
| Sugar | 1⁄2 Teaspoon | |
| Dried basil leaves | 1⁄2 Teaspoon |
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: Complete recipe
Calories 1306 Calories from Fat 626
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 71 g108.9%
Saturated Fat 20.8 g104.2%
Trans Fat 6.7 g
Cholesterol 647.2 mg215.7%
Sodium 4052.3 mg168.8%
Total Carbohydrates 52 g17.2%
Dietary Fiber 5.8 g23.3%
Sugars 13.7 g
Protein 114 g229%
Vitamin A 34.7% Vitamin C 41.9%
Calcium 84.7% Iron 59.7%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Directions
Cut into 4 portions.
Coat fish with flour.
Dip into a mixture of egg, salt, and pepper; then dip into a mixture of bread crumbs and cheese.
In skillet fry fish slowly in hot shortening till browned on one side, 4 to 5 minutes.
Turn and brown other side till fish flakes easily when tested with a fork, about 4 to 5 minutes longer.
Meanwhile, combine tomato sauce, 1/4 cup water, sugar, and basil in a saucepan.
Simmer 10 minutes.
Serve with fish.
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