Best 8 Batter Up Walleye Recipes

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**Walleye: A Culinary Delight Worth Trying**

Walleye, a freshwater fish renowned for its delicate flavor and flaky texture, takes center stage in this culinary journey. This article presents a delectable collection of walleye recipes, each one a testament to the versatility and sheer deliciousness of this prized catch. From the classic Walleye Nuggets, perfect for a quick and crispy snack, to the elegant Walleye Meunière, where pan-fried fillets are bathed in a rich, buttery sauce, these recipes cater to diverse tastes and skill levels.

For those seeking a crispy and golden-brown coating, the Beer Battered Walleye will hit the spot. Beer adds a delightful flavor dimension to the batter, creating an irresistible crunch that complements the tender fish within. If you prefer a healthier option, the Baked Walleye with Lemon and Herbs offers a lighter yet equally flavorful experience. Seasoned with a vibrant blend of lemon, garlic, and herbs, this dish bakes to perfection, resulting in a moist and flaky treat.

The Walleye Tacos, a fusion of flavors, bring a taste of Mexico to your table. Crispy walleye fillets are nestled in warm tortillas, topped with a zesty salsa and creamy avocado. But the culinary adventure doesn't end there. The Walleye Chowder, a hearty and comforting soup, is a perfect meal for chilly evenings. Packed with tender walleye, vegetables, and a creamy broth, this chowder promises to warm your soul.

Last but not least, the Walleye Ceviche, a Peruvian-inspired dish, transports you to the shores of South America. Fresh walleye is marinated in a tangy citrus mixture, resulting in a bright and refreshing appetizer or light meal.

With these diverse recipes, this article ensures that walleye enthusiasts of all levels can savor the exceptional taste of this remarkable fish. So, prepare to embark on a culinary adventure, reel in the flavors, and experience the delight that is walleye.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

CRUNCHY-COATED WALLEYE



Crunchy-Coated Walleye image

Potato flakes make a golden coating for these fish fillets, which are a breeze to fry on the stovetop. -Sondra Ostheimer, Boscobel, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
2 large eggs
2-1/4 pounds walleye, perch or pike fillets
1-1/2 cups mashed potato flakes
1/3 cup vegetable oil
Tartar sauce and lemon wedges, optional

Steps:

  • In a shallow bowl, combine flour, paprika, salt, pepper, onion powder and garlic powder. In another bowl, beat the eggs. Dip both sides of fillets in flour mixture and eggs, then coat with potato flakes. , In a large skillet, fry fillets in oil for 5 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Serve with tartar sauce and lemon if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 566 calories, Fat 24g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 326mg cholesterol, Sodium 508mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 55g protein.

BATTER UP WALLEYE RECIPE - (4.4/5)



Batter Up Walleye Recipe - (4.4/5) image

Provided by á-10881

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup biscuit/baking mix
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
1-1/2 teaspoons pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup 2% milk
Oil for frying
1 pound walleye fillets, skin removed
Lemon wedges

Steps:

  • In a shallow bowl, mix the first six ingredients. Place milk in a separate shallow bowl. In an electric skillet, heat 1/4 in. of oil to 375°. In batches, dip fish in milk, then coat with baking mix mixture; fry for 5 minutes on each side or until golden brown and fish flakes easily with a fork. Serve immediately with lemon wedges. Yield: 4 servings. Nutritional Facts 1 serving equals 316 calories, 16 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 99 mg cholesterol, 1,096 mg sodium, 17 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 24 g protein.

10 BEST WAYS TO COOK WALLEYE (+ RECIPE COLLECTION)



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These quick and easy walleye recipes are delicious, versatile, and family-friendly. From pan-fried to grilled, walleye should be your new summer go-to.

Provided by insanelygood

Categories     Dinner     Recipe Roundup     Seafood

Number Of Ingredients 10

Pan Fried Walleye
Pan-Seared Wall-Eye (Lemon Pepper)
Grilled Walleye With Citrus Butter
Honey Walleye
Parmesan-Crusted Walleye
Walleye Over Tomato-Olive Angel Hair Pasta
Air Fryer Walleye
Grilled Montana Walleye with Fresh Herbs (GAPS, Paleo, Whole30)
Grilled Walleye Sandwich
Pecan-Crusted Fish Fillets

Steps:

  • Select your favorite recipe.
  • Organize all the required ingredients.
  • Prep a delicious walleye recipe in 30 minutes or less!

Nutrition Facts :

CRISPY BAKED WALLEYE



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Crispy breaded fish without frying! My husband only likes deep-fried fish, and he loves this. Feel free to use your favorite seasonings. You can also use tilapia or other white fish fillets.

Provided by Leanne

Categories     Seafood     Fish

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 eggs
1 tablespoon water
⅓ cup dry bread crumbs
⅓ cup instant mashed potato flakes
⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
4 (4 ounce) fillets walleye

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.
  • Beat the eggs and water together in a bowl until smooth; set aside. Combine the bread crumbs, potato flakes, and Parmesan cheese in a separate bowl with the seasoned salt until evenly mixed. Dip the walleye fillets into the beaten egg, then press into the bread crumb mixture. Place onto the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the fish is opaque in the center and flakes easily with a fork, 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220.7 calories, Carbohydrate 10.4 g, Cholesterol 196.2 mg, Fat 6.3 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 29 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 494 mg, Sugar 0.9 g

WALLEYE ON A STICK



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h6m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon lemon-pepper seasoning
1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Kosher salt
1 tablespoon vegetable oil, plus more for deep-frying
1 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup sweet pickle relish
Juice of 1/2 lemon, plus lemon wedges for serving
Freshly ground pepper
1 pound walleye fillets

Steps:

  • Whisk the flour, lemon-pepper seasoning, granulated garlic, baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a bowl. Whisk in 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, then 1/2 to 3/4 cup ice water to make a smooth batter. Refrigerate for at least 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, make the tartar sauce: Whisk the mayonnaise, pickle relish, lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste in a bowl.
  • Heat 4 to 6 inches of vegetable oil in a deep pot until a deep-fry thermometer registers 375 degrees.
  • Cut the fish into 8 pieces, about 1 1/2 by 4 1/2 inches. Thread each piece of fish onto a long wooden skewer. Season generously with salt and pepper.
  • Dip the fish into the batter, turning to coat; let the excess drip off. Carefully place the fish (skewers and all) in the hot oil. Fry, turning as needed with tongs, until golden and cooked through, about 6 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels; season with salt. Serve with the tartar sauce and lemon wedges.

BATTER-UP WALLEYE



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Nothing is more rewarding than celebrating the day's catch with friends when you share this fresh dish. Substitute your favorite pan fish! -Alesha Oster, Williston, North Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup biscuit/baking mix
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
1-1/2 teaspoons pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup 2% milk
Oil for frying
1 pound walleye fillets, skin removed
Lemon wedges

Steps:

  • In a shallow bowl, mix the first 6 ingredients. Place milk in a separate shallow bowl. In an electric skillet, heat 1/4 in. of oil to 375°., In batches, dip fish in milk, then coat with baking mix mixture; fry for 5 minutes on each side or until golden brown and fish flakes easily with a fork. Serve immediately with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 316 calories, Fat 16g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 99mg cholesterol, Sodium 1096mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

BEST FRIED WALLEYE



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This is the recipe my dad has been using for 25 years. It's light and clean-tasting because there's no sense in masking the naturally delicious flavor of such an awesome Canadian delicacy! No tartar sauce needed!

Provided by clarkie24

Categories     Seafood     Fish

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 walleye fillets
2 eggs, beaten
½ cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 pinch salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cups crushed saltine crackers
vegetable oil for frying
1 lemon, cut into wedges

Steps:

  • Check the fillets to ensure all bones and skin have been removed. Cut the fillets into manageable pieces, if necessary.
  • Place the beaten eggs a bowl and set aside. Combine the flour, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in another bowl. Pour the cracker crumbs into a third bowl.
  • Heat the oil in a deep-fryer or large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Dip the fillets into the flour mixture, then the eggs, and then the cracker crumbs and set fillets aside on a plate. Test the oil: it will crackle and pop when a cracker crumb is dropped into it. Carefully lower 2 fillets into the hot oil. Cook until browned, about 3 minutes per side, using tongs to turn the fillets. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and repeat with remaining fillets. Serve with fresh lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 591.7 calories, Carbohydrate 40.2 g, Cholesterol 229.4 mg, Fat 30.6 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 38.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 492.1 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

SAUTEED WALLEYE WITH CITRUS BUTTER



Sauteed Walleye With Citrus Butter image

Provided by Food Network

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

4 6-oz. pieces walleye, skinned and cut in half
1 cup milk
salt to taste
Black Walnut Batter Mix, for dusting (recipe follows)
1 cup vegetable oil
citrus Butter (recipe follows)
1 tsp. parsley, chopped for garnish
1/2-cup cracker meal
1/2-cup Fry Krisp batter mix
1/2-cup black walnuts, finely chopped
BLACK WALNUT BATTER: Mix all ingredients together.
2 cloves garlic
1/2-cup butter, melted
1/3-cup orange juice
1/4-cup lemon juice
2 Tbs. soy sauce
2 tsp. lemon zest
2 tsp. orange zest

Steps:

  • WALLEYE: Rinse walleye and soak in milk for 1 hour. Season fish with salt and dust in Black Walnut Batter Mix. Heat oil in large saute pan. Place fish in pan and cook until golden, approximately 5-6 minutes. Remove from pan. Serve with warm Citrus Butter and parsley garnish.
  • CITRUS BUTTER: Place garlic and butter in blender and process until well blended. Transfer to bowl. Whisk in remaining ingredients.

Tips:

  • Choose a large, fresh walleye fillet. Use a sharp knife to remove the skin and bones. Cut the fillet into 1-inch pieces.
  • Make sure the batter is not too thick or too thin. The batter should be thick enough to coat the walleye pieces, but not so thick that it is difficult to stir. If the batter is too thin, add more flour. If the batter is too thick, add more water.
  • Heat the oil to the correct temperature before frying the walleye. The oil should be hot enough to sizzle when you drop a piece of batter into it. If the oil is not hot enough, the walleye will not cook properly.
  • Fry the walleye in small batches so that the pieces do not crowd the pan. Fry the walleye for 3-4 minutes per side, or until it is golden brown and cooked through.
  • Serve the walleye immediately with your favorite dipping sauce. Some popular dipping sauces for walleye include tartar sauce, ranch dressing, and honey mustard.

Conclusion:

Batter-fried walleye is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick and easy meal. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can enjoy a delicious and satisfying meal that the whole family will love. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give batter-fried walleye a try!

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