Fried Walleye

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

  1. Pat the walleye fillets dry with paper towels.
  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 in the flour, then dip in the beaten eggs, and finally coat in the breadcrumb mixture.
  4. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  5. Fry the walleye fillets in the hot oil until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.
  6. Drain the fried walleye on paper towels.
  7. 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