Author Topic: Eating them? (Read 2853 times)

delta9 · « **on:** Oct 31, 2012, 07:05 PM »

Ok I've went thru most of the pages, I have never eaten crappie, how are they compared to say perch or walleye, do you cook them the same? I have a bud that says he will eat hard water crappie the flesh is firm, but soft water they are mushy. just asking I catch a few of them but allways put them back.

Doc_Kraken · « **Reply #1 on:** Oct 31, 2012, 07:11 PM »

I can cook perch, walleye and crappie all the same and if the fillets are cut to the same size, nobody can tell the difference. You cannot go wrong with beer battered crappie.

Chris338378 · « **Reply #2 on:** Oct 31, 2012, 07:25 PM »

I cook them the same way and they taste great.

delta9 · « **Reply #3 on:** Oct 31, 2012, 07:27 PM »

This is good to know I will have to try some this year, I catch more of them than perch anymore.

squ1rr31_ · « **Reply #4 on:** Oct 31, 2012, 07:37 PM »

That shocks me you haven't had it yet. The way we usually cook our crappie is by eggwashing them and crumbling up ritz crackerS till theyre almost powder. Lots of butter and whatever seasoning you like. Salt and pepper is usually all it needs but a little dash of cajun is always nice!

Osage · « **Reply #5 on:** Oct 31, 2012, 07:46 PM »

Had some crappie and trout recently,love both!

Chris338378 · « **Reply #6 on:** Oct 31, 2012, 07:50 PM »

I'm getting hungry reading this. LOL

strike1st · « **Reply #7 on:** Oct 31, 2012, 07:54 PM »

Quote from: delta9 on Oct 31, 2012, 07:05 PM

Ok I've went thru most of the pages, I have never eaten crappie, how are they compared to say perch or walleye, do you cook them the same? I have a bud that says he will eat hard water crappie the flesh is firm, but soft water they are mushy. just asking I catch a few of them but allways put them back.

criminal!

TType86 · « **Reply #8 on:** Oct 31, 2012, 08:09 PM »

They do get mushy in the warmer months. Just bag and freeze them to eat later to solve this problem. I agree 100% with the other poster that mentioned using ritz crackers crumbled up! Waaaaay better this way! Anymore I just mix in the crackers with some regular flour and then add seasoning. If I have too much flour/cracker mix leftover, I throw it in the freezer to use later.

ULking · « **Reply #9 on:** Oct 31, 2012, 08:11 PM »

Quote from: squ1rr31_ on Oct 31, 2012, 07:37 PM

That shocks me you haven't had it yet. The way we usually cook our crappie is by eggwashing them and crumbling up ritz crackerS till theyre almost powder. Lots of butter and whatever seasoning you like. Salt and pepper is usually all it needs but a little dash of cajun is always nice!

that's the way my grandma always used to cook them when she was around. Its my favorite!

lundin-loading · « **Reply #10 on:** Oct 31, 2012, 08:25 PM »

I used to bread everything with crackers, switched to panko, and ill never look back, give it a shot. Im pretty sure you could panko fry a dog turd and people would eat it!

Dispy · « **Reply #11 on:** Oct 31, 2012, 08:27 PM »

Some good on the ice or in the oven recipes for many species located here http://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?topic=177656.40 or in the Hardwater Cuisine section of the Shanty. Bon Apetit

Dispy · « **Reply #12 on:** Oct 31, 2012, 09:47 PM »

For all of you Crappie fisherman, not my recipe, but certainly one that deserves mention and a definite "must try recipe."

Credit acknowledged: Monkeyheimer aka Big Musky at MFF.

Rated 5

Enjoy!!!

Bon Apetite!!!

CrappieNutJustin · « **Reply #13 on:** Nov 01, 2012, 01:06 AM »

i love crappie, taste just as good as walleye/perch/bluegill, to me anyway

addicted to ice fishing · « **Reply #14 on:** Nov 01, 2012, 04:55 AM »

Crappies are delicious. I make them in beer batter just like walleye, perch or gills. Many ways to fix them depending on your taste and preference.

delta9 · « **Reply #15 on:** Nov 01, 2012, 04:09 PM »

Quote from: squ1rr31_ on Oct 31, 2012, 07:37 PM

That shocks me you haven't had it yet. The way we usually cook our crappie is by eggwashing them and crumbling up ritz crackerS till theyre almost powder. Lots of butter and whatever seasoning you like. Salt and pepper is usually all it needs but a little dash of cajun is always nice!

I am sort of surprized also, my dad always had us eat what we caught, never recall catching more so eating crappie. wouldn't even know why. dad was quite the avid outdoorsman, if you could eat it dad could get it.

strike1st · « **Reply #16 on:** Nov 03, 2012, 07:44 PM »

I'm craving crappie in a white whine and caper sauce.....mmmmmm tasty!

Van_Cleaver · « **Reply #17 on:** Nov 08, 2012, 04:59 PM »

I always enjoy eating ( and catching) winter crappie, but like the taste of perch and gills a little more. My favorite is egg washed and dipped in a mix of seasoned breadcrumbs and Panko type for a little crunch. A little grated parm in the crumbs won't hurt. Some peanut oil in the skillet and stand by with cold beverage and maybe a little tartar sauce. Now I'm starting to get hungry!

Van_Cleaver · « **Reply #18 on:** Nov 08, 2012, 05:16 PM »

My last trip the past season; ice was shaky but the fish were snapping.

fishybill · « **Reply #19 on:** Nov 09, 2012, 12:58 PM »

I agree they are mushy in the summer.

da man cave shack · « **Reply #20 on:** Nov 09, 2012, 01:13 PM »

Oh man that looks good. And just a sugestion on frying them if you like a real crunch crust put some corn flakes in your breading. It mackes it nice and crunchy.

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