Pan-Fried Lake Perch

Ingredients:

• 1 lb lake perch fillets
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 tbsp butter
• Lemon wedges for serving

Directions:

1. Rinse the lake perch fillets and pat them dry with paper towels.
2. In a shallow dish, mix the flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
3. Dredge the perch fillets in the seasoned flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
4. Heat the vegetable oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
5. Add the perch fillets to the skillet and cook for about 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
6. Remove the cooked perch from the skillet and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
7. Serve the pan-fried lake perch hot with lemon wedges on the side.