Ingredients

• 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 2/3 cup water
• 2/3 cup lemon juice, divided
• 2 pounds perch or walleye fillets, cut into serving-sized pieces
• Oil for frying
• Lemon wedges, optional

Directions

1. Combine 1 cup flour, baking powder, salt and sugar. In another bowl, combine egg, water and 1/3 cup lemon juice; stir into dry ingredients until smooth.
2. Place remaining 1/3 cup lemon juice and remaining 1/2 cup flour in separate shallow bowls. Dip fillets in lemon juice, then flour, then coat with egg mixture.