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Fried Walleye Recipe

Time1h
Serves4

hushpuppies | braised greens | miso-honey butter | house hot sauce

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Ingredients

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Fried Walleye

Miso-Honey Butter

House Hot Sauce

Method

Fried Walleye

1

Prepare the Batter

In a bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper. In another bowl, whisk the egg and buttermilk together. Combine the wet and dry ingredients to form a batter.

2

Fry the Fish

Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan to 350°F (175°C). Dip walleye fillets into the batter and carefully place them in the hot oil. Fry for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels.

Hushpuppies

3

Mix the Ingredients

In a bowl, mix cornmeal, flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, and onion. In another bowl, whisk the egg and buttermilk. Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed.

4

Fry the Hushpuppies

Heat oil in a deep pan to 365°F (185°C). Drop spoonfuls of the mixture into the hot oil and fry until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.

Braised Greens

5

Cook the Greens

In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant. Add collard greens, vegetable broth, salt, and pepper. Cover and simmer for about 20 minutes until greens are tender.

Miso-Honey Butter

6

Prepare the Butter

In a bowl, mix softened butter, miso paste, and honey until well combined and smooth.