Walleye Tacos Recipe
Fried walleye served on soft flour tortillas with cabbage, Pico de Gallo, cilantro, and fresh lime. Served with tortilla chips and seasoned sour cream.
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Ingredients
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Walleye Preparation
Taco Assembly
Method
Walleye Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Walleye
Rinse the walleye fillets under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
- 2
- 3
Fry the Fish
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, carefully add the coated walleye fillets, frying for about 4-5 minutes per side or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and drain on paper towels.
Taco Assembly
- 4
Warm the Tortillas
In a dry skillet, heat the flour tortillas for about 30 seconds on each side until warm and pliable.
- 5
Assemble the Tacos
Place a fried walleye fillet on each warm tortilla. Top with shredded cabbage, a spoonful of Pico de Gallo, and fresh cilantro. Squeeze fresh lime juice over the top.
- 6
Prepare the Sides
Combine the sour cream with the taco seasoning in a small bowl and mix well. Serve alongside the tacos with tortilla chips.