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Pan Fried Walleye

This Pan Fried Walleye is coated in a panko, parmesan breading and cooked to crispy perfection. Clocking in at just 20 minutes, it's the perfect weeknight meal!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
22 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 270 kcal
Course: Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 fillets walleye 1/2 inch thickness, 7-8 inches in length
  • 1 egg beaten
  • ½ cup Parmesan Cheese finely grated (powdered works best)
  • ⅔ cup Panko bread crumbs
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ¼ tsp black pepper freshly ground
  • Oil for cooking
  • Garnishes: fresh lemon wedges, chopped fresh herbs such as parsley, basil, or chives

Instructions

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  1. In a pie plate or similar dish, combine parmesan cheese, panko breadcrumbs, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Use hand whisk to combine well. Set aside.
  2. Use clean paper towels to thoroughly pat dry walleye fillets, removing excess moisture. Set aside.
  3. Pour enough oil in a large, heavy skillet or cast iron pan to generously coat the entire bottom of the pan. Heat oil over medium heat while you prepare the fish.
  4. Dip or brush two walleye fillets with beaten egg to coat. Allow excess to drip off. 
  5. Firmly press enough breadcrumb mixture onto both sides of walleye fillets to very generously coat both sides. 
  6. Once oil is very hot and smoking, place two coated walleye fillets into pan and cover with splatter guard to prevent oil splatters. Cook about 3 minutes or just until bottom is nicely browned.
  7. Use a firm, large spatula to carefully flip fillets over and repeat with other side. Repeat with remaining two fillets.
  8. Serve immediately with lemon wedges and any freshly chopped herbs you'd like.

Notes

  • I use 3 tablespoons of oil in my large cast iron pan for quick and even cooking results. 
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  • Be sure to use kosher salt and not table salt, as table salt will be much saltier: all about Kosher salt.
  • If desired, add 1/2 tsp paprika or smoked paprika.
  • Use your cooking oil of choice; olive, canola, or vegetable oil are all good choices.
  • I use 3 tablespoons of oil in my large cast iron pan for quick and even cooking results. 
  • If your walleye fillets are on the thinner side, decrease cook time by a minute or so.
  • Use medium heat, as the exterior can brown before the center is fully cooked through.
  • A good splatter guard is super helpful for preventing oil splatters while allowing steam to escape. 
  • Serve Pan Fried Walleye with Garlic Lemon Roasted Potatoes and Strawberry Asparagus Salad.  

Nutrition Information

Calories 270kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 8g (3%) Protein 41g (82%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Trans Fat 0.01g Cholesterol 134mg (45%) Sodium 959mg (40%) Potassium 568mg (16%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 158IU (3%) Vitamin C 0.1mg (0%) Calcium 192mg (19%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 270

% Daily Value*

Calories 270kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 8g 3%
Protein 41g 82%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 0.01g 1%
Cholesterol 134mg 45%
Sodium 959mg 40%
Potassium 568mg 12%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 158IU 3%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Calcium 192mg 19%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.