Jul 13 2026
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Sesame Fried Walleye Recipe

Inspired by Spezia
Time1h
Serves4

With chili marmalade, Spezia mashed potatoes and roasted vegetables.

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Ingredients

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For the Sesame Fried Walleye

For the Chili Marmalade

For the Spezia Mashed Potatoes

For the Roasted Vegetables

Method

For the Sesame Fried Walleye

  1. 1

    Prepare the Walleye

    Pat the walleye fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and black pepper.

  2. 2

    Set Up Breading Station

    In one bowl, place the all-purpose flour. In a second bowl, beat the eggs. In a third bowl, place the sesame seeds.

  3. 3

    Bread the Fillets

    Dip each walleye fillet into the flour, then into the beaten eggs, and finally coat with sesame seeds, pressing gently to adhere.

  4. 4

    Fry the Fillets

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

For the Chili Marmalade

  1. 5

    Combine Ingredients

    In a medium saucepan, combine chili flakes, sugar, rice vinegar, water, and minced garlic.

  2. 6

    Cook the Marmalade

    Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, then reduce to a simmer. Cook for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens slightly. Remove from heat and let cool.

For the Spezia Mashed Potatoes

  1. 7

    Boil the Potatoes

    In a large pot, add cubed potatoes and cover with water. Bring to a boil and cook for 15-20 minutes or until fork-tender.

  2. 8

    Mash the Potatoes

    Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot. Add butter, heavy cream, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mash until smooth and creamy.

For the Roasted Vegetables

  1. 9

    Prepare Vegetables

    Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). In a large mixing bowl, toss the sliced bell peppers, zucchini, and red onion with olive oil, salt, and black pepper.

  2. 10

    Roast the Vegetables

    Spread the vegetables out on a baking sheet in a single layer. Roast in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until they are tender and slightly caramelized.

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