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 freshwater 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 and a baked almond crusted 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 ½ - 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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Pan Fried Walleye
Ingredients
- 6 Walleye fillets
- 2 eggs
- ¾ cups flour
- 1 cup Italian style bread crumbs
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
For Frying
- 4 Tablespoons oil
Instructions
- Lightly beat eggs in a dish
- In another dish combine flour, bread crumbs and seasoning
- Dip fish in egg and then in flour mixture. Shake off any excess flour.
- Add a couple of tablespoons of oil to a pan and heat pan over medium heat.
- When pan is hot, add 3-4 fillets to pan. Cook 3 minutes per side so each side is nicely browned.
- Remove fish from pan and place on a baking sheet lined with a baking rack. Place cooked fish in a 350 degree oven while you cook remaining fish.
- Wipe out pan and add additional oil. Repeat process with remaining fish.
Carolyn says
A 5 star recipe! I used Panko bread crumbs and followed the recipe as written. It was a big hit and delicious. I am keeping this one for future fish dinners. Thanks!
Kathy says
Thanks! Panko has such great texture - it works great with this fish! Thanks so much for your comment. I appreciate it!!! 🙂
helen pemble says
Absolutely the best and easiest way to prepare walleye fillets! We've lived in Minnesota for 50 years and tried many different walleye recipes including a variety of commercial mixes but this is the best of them all. We should have been preparing walleye this way starting years ago!
Kathy says
Thanks, Helen! No need for a mix when you can do it all with just some simple ingredients! Thanks for leaving such a lovely comment! 🙂
Kathy
Nancy says
Trying this tonight. Do I leave the skin on?
Kathy says
Hi Nancy,
We cook ours without the skin.
Enjoy!
Kay says
The walleye was delicious. I have used this recipe for catfish too. Very favorable and easy to prepare. Thank you for sharing.
Kathy says
Thanks, Kay! We've used this recipe on other fish as well. I don't usually cook catfish because it's not available, but I'll keep this in mind if I do ever get some!
Thank you - Kathy 🙂
Marilee Griffin says
What kind of a skillet do you use? I have heard that cast iron is the best, but I have a glass topped stove.
Kathy says
Hi Marilee,
I use a heavy duty stainless steel frying pan similar to this one - Frying Pan.