Ocean Perch Fritters

A yummy way to fix perch!From Woman's Day Encyclopedia of Cookery.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  cup all-purpose flour
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄8 teaspoon white pepper
• 1  dash paprika
• 1  teaspoon baking powder
• 1  egg, separated
• 2⁄3 cup milk
• 1  tablespoon  melted margarine
• 2  cups  flaked cooked fresh  ocean perch fillets (about 1 pound raw) or 2  cups  frozen  ocean perch fillets (about 1 pound raw)
•  fat (for deep frying)

Directions

1. Sift together flour, salt, white pepper, paprika, and baking powder.
2. Mix egg yolk with milk and add to dry ingredients; beat well.
3. Add melted margarine.
4. Fold in stiffly beaten egg white and fish flakes.
5. Drop by tablespoonfuls into hot deep fat (370 degrees to 375 degrees Fahrenheit on a frying thermometer).
6. Fry until golden brown on both sides.
7. Drain on absorbent paper.
8. Serve at once with horseradish and ketchup or chili sauce.
9. Mskes 4 servings.
10. Note: These fritters can also be made with mullet, pike, fluke, halibut, salmon or flounder.