Pan Fried Walleye

Pan Fried Walleye has a light crisp coating and is quick and easy to make.

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

What is Walleye?

Walleye is a fresh water fish also called a Northern Pike. 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. 

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. Don’t forget to serve some yummy peach ice cream or oatmeal cranberry cookie 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 Walley

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

15 mins

Total Time

25 mins

 

Crispy pan fried fish fillets

Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: fish fillets, pan fried fish, pan fried walleye

Servings: 6 people

Calories: 238 kcal

Author: Kathy

Ingredients

• 8 Walleye fillets
• 2 eggs
• 3/4 cups flour
• 1 cup Italian style bread crumbs
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika

For Frying

• 4 Tablespoons oil

Instructions

1. Lightly beat eggs in a dish

2. In another dish combine flour, bread crumbs and seasoning

3. Dip fish in egg and then in flour mixture. Shake off any excess flour.

4. Add a couple of tablespoons of oil to a pan and heat pan over medium heat.

5. When pan is hot, add 3-4 fillets to pan. Cook 3 minutes per side so each side is nicely browned. 

6. 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. 

7. Wipe out pan and add additional oil. Repeat process with remaining fish. 

Recipe Video

Recipe Notes

You can use vegetable, canola or olive oil.

May substitute white fish fillets for walleye.

Nutrition Facts

Pan Fried Walley

Amount Per Serving

Calories 238 Calories from Fat 108

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 12g 18%

Saturated Fat 1g 5%

Cholesterol 55mg 18%

Sodium 482mg 20%

Potassium 83mg 2%

Total Carbohydrates 25g 8%

Dietary Fiber 1g 4%

Sugars 1g

Protein 6g 12%

Vitamin A 4%

Vitamin C 0.7%

Calcium 4.7%

Iron 11.1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.