Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsSkinner’sWalleye Sandwich Recipe

Walleye Sandwich Recipe

Inspired by Skinner’s
Time30m
Serves2

Lightly breaded walleye fillet topped with lettuce on a hoagie bun – served with a side of tartar.

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Ingredients

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Walleye Fillet

Sandwich Assembly

Method

Prepare the Tartar Sauce

  1. 1

    Mix Ingredients

    In a medium bowl, combine the mayonnaise, finely chopped dill pickles, chopped capers, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Stir until well mixed. Cover and refrigerate while you prepare the walleye.

Prepare the Walleye Fillet

  1. 2

    Prepare Breading Stations

    Set up three shallow dishes: one with all-purpose flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with cornmeal mixed with salt and black pepper.

  2. 3

    Bread the Walleye

    Dip each walleye fillet first into the flour, coating evenly. Next, dip into the beaten eggs, allowing excess to drip off. Finally, coat with the cornmeal mixture, pressing gently to adhere.

  3. 4

    Fry the Walleye

    In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, carefully add the breaded walleye fillets. Fry for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and drain on paper towels.

Assemble the Sandwich

  1. 5

    Build the Sandwich

    Take a hoagie bun and place 2 leaves of lettuce inside. Add a fried walleye fillet on top of the lettuce. Spread a generous amount of tartar sauce on the walleye, then close the sandwich with the other half of the bun.

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