Walleye Recipes

Pan Fried Walleye has a light crisp coating and is quick and easy to make. Just a few ingredients are used to enhance the delicious, natural taste of walleye fish.

Walleye is a freshwater fish. This fish is native to many lakes in Canada and the Northern United States. It is a white, very mild tasting fish.

This is the fish we caught when we were on our fishing/camping trip last summer. Do you remember the Beer Battered Fish? Yep, same fish. Same camping trip. I also make a Walleye salad and a baked almond crusted fish.

We try to catch our limit and then bring back a bunch to stock our freezer. I pulled out a package to make this pan fried fish.

This pan fried walleye is delicious served with just a fresh squeeze of lemon juice or a bit of homemade tartar sauce.

Almost any white fish fillet can be pan fried using this recipe. Cooking time may vary depending on the size of your fillets.

This section reviews the best ingredients and substitutions for this recipe. For an exact list of ingredients and quantities, check the recipe card below.

Fresh or frozen fillets can be used in this recipe. Just make certain your fish is fully thawed and dab the fillets with a paper towel so they are dry before using.

In this section I share step by step photos, cooking method, techniques and a general overview. For detailed instructions, temperatures and timing, check the printable recipe card below.

I cook my fillets over a medium heat and cook for 3 minutes per side. Keep an eye on your fillets as they are cooking. You dont want them to burn.

Almost anything goes! Some of my favorites include Israeli Couscous Salad, Sauteed Peas and a Caesar salad.

This fish can also be used in fish tacos or made into a fish sandwich! You could almost have this everyday of the week!

If you love fishing, you might also want to check out this post on How to Smoke Fish and Trout Almondine.

If you make this recipe, I’d love to hear about it! Leave a comment below and snap a picture and tag me on Instagram @beyondthechickencoop

Pan Fried Walleye

Crispy pan fried fish fillets

Prep: 10min

Total: 25min

Yield: 6

Serving Size: 1 fillet

Nutrition Facts: calories 238 kcal, Carbohydrate 25 g, Protein 15 g, Fat 12 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Sodium 482 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, servingSize 1 fillet

Ingredients:

• 6 Walleye fillets
• 2 eggs
• ¾ cups flour
• 1 cup Italian style bread crumbs
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon onion powder
• ½ teaspoon paprika
• 4 Tablespoons oil

Instruction:

1. Lightly beat eggs in a dish
2. In another dish combine flour, bread crumbs and seasoning
3. Dip fish in egg and then in flour mixture. Shake off any excess flour.
4. Add a couple of tablespoons of oil to a pan and heat pan over medium heat.
5. When pan is hot, add 3-4 fillets to pan. Cook 3 minutes per side so each side is nicely browned.
6. Remove fish from pan and place on a baking sheet lined with a baking rack. Place cooked fish in a 250° oven while you cook remaining fish.
7. Wipe out pan and add additional oil. Repeat process with remaining fish.

Parmesan-Crusted Walleye

Yield: 4

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon seafood seasoning
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup panko bread crumbs
• 3 ounces Nordic Creamery Parmesan cheese, finely shredded (about 1 cup)
• 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper
• 4 walleye or whitefish fillets (6 ounces each)
• 1/2 cup canola oil
• Lemon wedges and tartar sauce

Instruction:

Instructions Combine flour and seafood seasoning in a large, shallow bowl. Lightly beat eggs in a separate large, shallow bowl. Combine the bread crumbs, parmesan, salt and pepper in another large, shallow bowl. Pat fillets dry with paper towels. Coat fish in flour mixture. Dip fillets into eggs; then coat with parmesan mixture, shaking off any extra coating between steps. Place on a baking sheet. Warm canola oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add two fillets; cook for 4-5 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily. Repeat step with remaining fillets. Serve with lemon wedges and tartar sauce.

10 Best Ways To Cook Walleye (+ Recipe Collection)

These quick and easy walleye recipes are delicious, versatile, and family-friendly. From pan-fried to grilled, walleye should be your new summer go-to.

Ingredients:

• Pan Fried Walleye
• Pan-Seared Wall-Eye (Lemon Pepper)
• Grilled Walleye With Citrus Butter
• Honey Walleye
• Parmesan-Crusted Walleye
• Walleye Over Tomato-Olive Angel Hair Pasta
• Air Fryer Walleye
• Grilled Montana Walleye with Fresh Herbs (GAPS, Paleo, Whole30)
• Grilled Walleye Sandwich
• Pecan-Crusted Fish Fillets

Instruction:

1. Select your favorite recipe.
2. Organize all the required ingredients.
3. Prep a delicious walleye recipe in 30 minutes or less!

Honey Walleye

Our state is known as the Land of 10,000 Lakes, so fishing is a favorite hobby here. This recipe is my quick way to prepare all the fresh walleye hooked by the anglers in my family. —Kitty McCue, St. Louis Park, Minnesota

Prep: 10min

Total: 20min

Yield: 6 servings.

Nutrition Facts: calories 389 calories, Fat 22g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 133mg cholesterol, Sodium 514mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

Ingredients:

• 1 large egg
• 2 teaspoons honey
• 2 cups crushed Ritz crackers (about 45 to 50)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1-1/2 pounds walleye fillets
• 1/3 to 1/2 cup canola oil
• Optional: Minced fresh parsley and lemon wedges

Instruction:

In a shallow bowl, beat egg; add honey. In a shallow dish, combine crackers and salt. Dip fish in egg mixture, then in cracker mixture; turn until coated. , In a cast-iron or other heavy skillet, cook fillets in oil over medium heat until golden and fish flakes easily with a fork, 3-5 minutes on each side. If desired, top with parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

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