Boiled Crappie

This is for a quick snax's... Cut filets into 3/4-1 inch square and put into boiling water for aprox 90 second depends on thickness . make a sauce of 4 parts ketcup 1 part horse radish and a squrit of lemon juice . Dip away with some chips . or what kind of sauce you like.. for those quick snacks when you don't want to fry....

will have to write that one down always up for that late night snack, they are cooked enough in 90 seconds to eat

they are cooked in 90 second normally but the water has to be boiling add a salt to the water. great when you want some quick fish after a days fishing

thanks will have to give it a try

sounds great

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Boil em in shrimp boil for some added flavor.

They taste a lot like shrimp to me when cooked like this.

I like bluegill fixed like this also.

when cooked like that, we call them hobo's shrimp. We use any panfish.

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I like bluegill fixed like this also.

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Yeah, I've done this with bream a lot more than I've done it with crappie.

We boiled some bream in a cheap jug wine once, and they were pretty darn good-the wine wasn't that great, but the fish were.

You are right, boil them in shrimp and crab boil. When they are cooked make a shrimp salad out of the fillets, it's great.

We call it, poor mans lobster here. Been doing that for years. Its a great way for a change of pace.

try boiling them in 7-up. its how i prepare them for crab cake type patties

will give it a try ..what all seasonings do yall use? do yall soak your fish in lemon juice prior to cooking?

I bought some Zatarain's shrimp/crab boil and tried this last night. The directions say to use 3 quarts of water and add 4 tablespoons salt and the seasoning bag, bring the water to a boil and boil the fish for one minute. I believe it said to add lemon as well but I didn't do that part. After one minute, you turn off the heat and let it sit for 15-20 minutes.

The flavor was simply awesome! I'll be doing this again very soon!

Thanks for the great idea!~:)

Crab boil is good or even just salted water if you're going to chill them and then eat them with cocktail sauce.

make your own crab boil

8 cups water

4 tablespoons salt

1-1/2 teaspoon cyane pepper more if you like it hot

1 tablespoon garlic salt.

1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes.