Jul 13 2026
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Walleye Sandwich Recipe

Inspired by The Dublin Pub
Time30m
Serves4

Crisp fried walleye served with rye bread, sliced onion, and a side of tartar sauce.

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Ingredients

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For the Walleye

For Assembly

Method

Preparing the Walleye

  1. 1

    Prepare the Walleye

    Rinse the walleye fillets under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.

  2. 2

    Set up Breading Station

    In one bowl, place the all-purpose flour mixed with salt and black pepper. In another bowl, beat the eggs with the milk. In a third bowl, combine the cornmeal with additional salt and pepper if desired.

  3. 3

    Bread the Walleye

    Dredge each walleye fillet in the flour, shaking off excess, then dip in the egg mixture, and finally coat with cornmeal, pressing gently to adhere.

  4. 4

    Heat the Oil

    In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until hot (approximately 350°F or 175°C).

  5. 5

    Fry the Walleye

    Carefully place the breaded walleye fillets in the hot oil, frying in batches to avoid overcrowding. Cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and drain on paper towels.

Assembling the Sandwich

  1. 6

    Prepare the Onion

    Slice the medium onion into thin rings.

  2. 7

    Assemble the Sandwich

    On a slice of rye bread, place a fried walleye fillet, add a few onion rings, and top with a generous dollop of tartar sauce. Cover with another slice of rye bread.

  3. 8

    Serve

    Repeat the assembly for the remaining fillets. Serve immediately with extra tartar sauce on the side.

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