Jul 09 2026
RestaurantsBacanora PHXWalleye Recipe

Walleye Recipe

Inspired by Bacanora PHX
Time1h
Serves2

sautéed atop a crouton-crisp layer of bread and its own mousse

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Ingredients

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Mousse base (walleye mousse)

Crouton crust

Sautéed walleye

Garnish

Method

Mousse base

  1. 1

    Prep and poach fish

    Season the 8 oz walleye fillet lightly with salt and white pepper. Poach in barely simmering salted water until just opaque, about 4-6 minutes.

  2. 2

    Remove from water, cool, and flake flesh finely.

  3. 3

    In a blender, blend the flaked walleye with heavy cream, egg yolks, lemon juice, salt, and white pepper until very smooth.

  4. 4

    Spoon mousse into a ramekin or small ring mold; refrigerate until set, about 30 minutes.

Crouton crust

  1. 5

    Prepare croutons

    Preheat oven to 350F (175C). Lightly brush bread slices with olive oil, rub with minced garlic, and sprinkle with salt.

  2. 6

    Toast on a baking sheet until deep golden and crisp, about 8-12 minutes. Let cool slightly.

Sautéed walleye

  1. 7

    Dredge and sear

    Pat fillets dry; season with salt and black pepper; lightly dredge in all-purpose flour.

  2. 8

    Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add fillets and sear 2-3 minutes per side until golden and just opaque. Remove and keep warm.

  3. 9

    In the same skillet, add butter and lemon zest; cook 1 minute until fragrant; season to taste.

Plating

  1. 10

    Assemble

    Spread a base of crouton crust on each plate.

  2. 11

    Top with a quenelle or spoonful of walleye mousse on the crust.

  3. 12

    Place the sautéed walleye fillet atop the mousse. Garnish with chopped chives and a lemon wedge; serve immediately.

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