Thread: Crappie Salad

Always trying to do new things with crappie fillets I found this surfing. I have made this twice and it sounds weird but is OUTSTANDING. My wife thought YUCK but not after she tried one bite (then ate two sandwiches).


.........this is a recipe Hall of Fame angler Bill Dance gave me once that puts a different spin on preparing crappie.

Ingredients
2-4 8-ounce fillets
Dash McCormick buttered salt
Dash pepper
3 T mayonnaise
3 T diced celery
3 T dill pickle, diced
3 T onion, chopped (optional)

Cook fillets in a microwave oven for 2 1/2- to 3 minutes at high setting. Determine if fish is cooked by placing a fork in it to see if it flakes (it should if ready). Sprinkle fillets with McCormick buttered salt and pepper.

Once cooled, place the fillets in a 2 qt. mixing bowl and add mayonnaise, diced celery, dill pickles, onions and mix together.

Service with lettuce leaves in a dinner salad, as an appetizer, or use for sandwiches.

Me, I just like to put it on a Ritz cracker.

Serves 4-6

Bill admits it might not sound good to those that have never tried it, but once you do, you will definitely serve it again! It's also very quick and easy to make.

you gotta put hard boiled egg with that

that does sound good i'll try that this weekend if the fish cooperate. ditto on the boiled eggs, and i'll use relish instead of dicing the pickle.

Sounds yummy!

I'm with you @ trying different recipes with crappie, sounds good but the pickle kid of throws things off. Ill try it as written as always then adjust to taste the 2nd time around

thanks for sharing

made that salad and wow it's good did put hard boiled eggs in it. Heart Healthy too... I always did like the boiled crappie it's quick

I've made it maybe a dozen times. Try smoking fillets.....REALLY GOOD!!!

I tried this one yesterday and it was great. Thanks for a simple and delicious recipe.

Ok dumb question I never cooked fish in a microwave so whats the best way .

JJ