Crispy Pan-Fried Walleye

Ingredients

Walleye fillets

4 medium-sized

All-purpose flour

1 cup

Eggs

2, beaten

Panko breadcrumbs

1.5 cups

Salt

1 teaspoon, or to taste

Black pepper

1/2 teaspoon, or to taste

Vegetable oil

enough for frying

Lemon wedges

for serving

Instructions

1. Pat the walleye fillets dry with paper towels. This ensures a good crust formation.
2. 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.
3. Dredge each fillet first in the flour, shaking off excess, then dip in the beaten eggs, and finally coat thoroughly in the breadcrumb mixture. Press gently to ensure the breadcrumbs adhere.
4. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. The oil should be hot but not smoking.
5. Fry the walleye fillets in the hot oil until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side. Adjust heat as necessary to prevent burning.
6. Drain the fried walleye on paper towels to remove excess oil.
7. Serve the fried walleye hot with lemon wedges. Squeezing the lemon over the fish just before eating adds a fresh, vibrant taste.