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A quintessential Midwestern classic, this Pan-Fried Walleye recipe delivers perfectly golden, crispy fillets with a tender, flaky interior. The simple seasoned cornmeal and flour coating creates an irresistible crust, making it a quick and delicious meal ready in just 20 minutes. Served with a squeeze of fresh lemon, it's a true taste of the Great Lakes.
For 4 servings
Prepare Dredging Station
Coat the Walleye Fillets
Pan-Fry to Golden Perfection
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A quintessential Midwestern classic, this Pan-Fried Walleye recipe delivers perfectly golden, crispy fillets with a tender, flaky interior. The simple seasoned cornmeal and flour coating creates an irresistible crust, making it a quick and delicious meal ready in just 20 minutes. Served with a squeeze of fresh lemon, it's a true taste of the Great Lakes.
This midwest recipe takes 20 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 294.58 calories per serving with 17.27g of protein, it's a beginner-friendly recipe perfect for lunch or dinner.
Serve and Garnish
Replace the paprika and garlic powder with 2 teaspoons of Cajun or Creole seasoning for a spicy kick.
Substitute the all-purpose flour with a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking flour blend. Ensure your cornmeal is certified gluten-free.
For a healthier option, place the breaded fillets on a lightly oiled baking sheet. Spray the tops with cooking spray and bake at 400°F (200°C) for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and cooked through.
Add 1 teaspoon of dried dill weed or dried thyme to the flour mixture for an aromatic, herbaceous flavor that pairs beautifully with fish.
Walleye is packed with high-quality, lean protein, which is essential for building and repairing tissues, supporting muscle growth, and maintaining a healthy metabolism.
This freshwater fish is a good source of EPA and DHA omega-3 fatty acids, known for their anti-inflammatory properties and their role in supporting heart and brain health.
Walleye provides a significant amount of Vitamin B12, a crucial nutrient for nerve function, the formation of red blood cells, and DNA synthesis, helping to prevent anemia and boost energy.
One serving of this Pan-Fried Walleye, which is one fillet (about 195g cooked), contains approximately 390-420 calories. The exact number can vary based on the size of the fillet and the amount of oil absorbed during frying.
Walleye itself is a very healthy, lean fish rich in protein and omega-3s. The pan-frying method adds fat and calories from the oil and breading. To make it healthier, you can bake it as suggested in the variations or use an air fryer.
A neutral oil with a high smoke point is best. Vegetable oil, canola oil, peanut oil, or grapeseed oil are all excellent choices for pan-frying walleye as they won't impart a strong flavor and can handle the heat.
The most reliable way is to use an instant-read thermometer; the internal temperature should be 145°F (63°C). Visually, the fish will be opaque all the way through and should flake easily when gently prodded with a fork.
Yes, you can. However, you must thaw them completely before starting. Place them in the refrigerator overnight to thaw. Before breading, ensure they are patted extremely dry to remove any excess moisture from freezing.