Walleye Recipe

Time30m

Serves4

Crispy walleye fillets served with tartar sauce.

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the Fillets
Rinse the walleye fillets under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
2
Set Up Breading Station
In a shallow bowl, combine flour, salt, pepper, and paprika. In another bowl, whisk together eggs and milk. In a third bowl, place cornmeal.
3
Bread the Fish
Dip each fillet into the flour mixture, then into the egg mixture, and finally coat with cornmeal, pressing lightly to adhere.
4
Fry the Fillets
In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the breaded fillets and fry for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
5
Serve
Serve the crispy walleye fillets with tartar sauce on the side.