Walleye Pike Recipe

Cooking Directions

1. 1

   Prepare the Fish

   In a shallow dish, mix the flour, cornmeal, salt, and black pepper. In another bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk.

2. 2

   Coat the Fish

   Dip each walleye fillet into the egg mixture, allowing excess to drip off, then coat with the flour mixture. Ensure they are evenly coated.

3. 3

   Fry the Fish

   In a large frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the fillets in batches, frying for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and flaky. Remove and place on paper towels to drain excess oil.

4. 4

   Make House Potato Chips

   Slice the potatoes thinly using a mandoline. Rinse the slices in cold water and pat them dry. In the same pan, add more oil if needed, and fry the potato slices until golden and crisp, about 2-3 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels and season with salt.

5. 5

   Char the Lemon

   Cut the lemon in half and char it on a hot grill or skillet until grill marks appear, about 2-3 minutes. Set aside.

6. 6

   Serve

   Plate the fried walleye with a side of house potato chips, the charred lemon halves, and a serving of tartar sauce for dipping.