Walleye Sandwich Recipe
Fresh Canadian walleye, breaded and deep-fried, served on focaccia bread with onions, mozzarella cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, caesar dressing & 1,000 Island dressing
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Ingredients
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Fish Preparation
Sandwich Assembly
Method
Fish Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Walleye
Pat the walleye fillets dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- 2
- 3
- 4
Heat Oil
In a deep skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 5
Fry the Fish
Carefully add the breaded walleye fillets to the hot oil, frying for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Sandwich Assembly
- 6
Prepare Vegetables
Slice the red onion into thin rings and the tomato into thick slices.
- 7
Build the Sandwich
On the bottom slice of focaccia bread, spread 2 tablespoons of Caesar dressing. Layer with a leaf of lettuce, a slice of fried walleye, 2 slices of mozzarella cheese, a few rings of red onion, and a slice of tomato.
- 8
Add Dressings
Spread 2 tablespoons of 1000 Island dressing on the top slice of focaccia and place it on top of the sandwich.
- 9
Serve
Cut the sandwich in half if desired and serve immediately while hot.
