
Fried Walleye
A simple and delicious recipe for fried walleye, a freshwater fish that's a favorite in the Midwest.
Ingredients
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
- Black pepper (1/2 teaspoon)
- Salt (1/2 teaspoon)
- Panko breadcrumbs (1 cup)
- Eggs (2)
- All (purpose flour - 1 cup)
- Walleye fillets (4)
Instructions
- Pat the walleye fillets dry with paper towels.
- In one shallow dish, place the flour. In a second dish, beat the eggs. In a third dish, mix the panko breadcrumbs with the salt and pepper.
- Dredge each fillet in the flour, then dip in the beaten eggs, and finally coat in the breadcrumb mixture.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Fry the walleye fillets in the hot oil until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Drain the fried walleye on paper towels.
- Serve the fried walleye hot with lemon wedges.
Dietary Information
Dish Type: Main Course • Prep Time: 15 minutes • Cook Time: 10 minutes • Calories: 350 • Fat: 15g • Carbs: 15g • Protein: 30g • Sodium: 500mg • Sugar: 1g