Pan Fried Walleye

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Pan Fried Walleye has a light crisp coating and is quick and easy to make. Just a few ingredients are used to enhance the delicious, natural taste of walleye fish.  The crispy golden crust and the juicy flaky fish make this a perfect recipe! 

Pan Fried Walleye is a delicious way to cook any type of white fish. 

What is Walleye?

Walleye is a fresh water fish. This fish is native to many lakes in Canada and the Northern United States.  It is a white, very mild tasting fish.

This is the fish we caught when we were on our fishing/camping trip last summer. Do you remember the Beer Battered Fish? Yep, same fish. Same camping trip.  I also make a Walleye salad using this fish. 

We try to catch our limit and then bring back a bunch to stock our freezer. I pulled out a package to make this pan fried fish.

What if I don’t have Walleye?

Not a problem. Almost any white fish fillet can be pan fried. Cooking time may vary depending on the size of your fillets.

What ingredients do I need?

The list of ingredients is simple. You need fillets of Walleye or other white fish, eggs, seasoned bread crumbs, flour, salt, onion powder and paprika.  You will also need a bit of oil to pan fry the fish in. 

My fillets varied in size because the fish we caught were never the same size. I used 8 fillets or about 1 1/2 – 2  pounds of fish.  You can adjust this recipe by selecting the number of fillets you need to feed your family. 

Can I use fresh or frozen fish?

Yes! I used frozen fillets for this recipe. Just make certain your fish is fully thawed and dab the fillets with a paper towel so they are dry before using.  

How to make pan fried fish

• Lightly beat eggs in a dish
• In another dish combine flour, bread crumbs and seasoning
• Dip fish in egg and then in flour mixture
• Add a couple of tablespoons of oil to a pan
• When pan is hot add fish and cook

How long do you cook pan fried fish?

I cook my fillets over a medium heat and cook for 3 minutes per side. Keep an eye on your fillets as they are cooking. You don’t want them to burn. 

Once my fillets are nicely browned, I remove them from the pan and place them on a baking sheet lined with a rack. Then I pop them into a 350 degree oven while I continue cooking the rest of the fillets. 

This helps keep the fish warm and crisp. 

What should I serve with pan fried fish?

Almost anything goes! Some of my favorites include Israeli Couscous Salad, Sauteed Peas and a nice green salad or a homemade coleslaw. Don’t forget to serve some yummy peach ice cream or oatmeal cranberry cookies for dessert. 

This fish can also be used in fish tacos or made into a fish sandwich! You could almost have this everyday of the week!

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