Deep Fried Walleye

In looking for a fried walleye recipe I stumbled upon this...


Deep Fried Fish

Here’s a twist on some similar recipes that gets the best reviews from our fishing group every year:


Cut walleye pieces cross-wise into 3-4” chunks (narrower strips work great too for kids and finger eating)

In a plastic bag with plenty of Krusteaz pancake mix, shake pieces until coated.

Coat pieces in a mixture of beaten eggs, condensed milk and favorite seasoning.

In another plastic bag with Hungry Jack potato flakes, shake pieces til coated.

Then place in deep fat fryer and serve when golden brown.


Notes:

The Krusteaz mix seals up the fish to keep in moisture and adds a bit of sweetness to the flavor.

You can easily add variation to the recipe by mixing Shore Lunch, Frying Magic, cayenne pepper, etc to the potato flakes.

An amply sized deep fryer is essential, as opposed to a frying pan due to the consistent oil temp and control over the process.


After experimenting for many years, this recipe has emerged as the absolute favorite of our seasoned fishing group. Hope you all will give it a try!

Ron Jansen

2 Whiting Recipe Links

I picked up a package of frozen whiting at Aldi on yesterday's shopping trip. I know I have everything to make the baked dish, but the tacos sound so good I might wait until I can pick up some tortillas...

Fish Tacos

Baked Whiting

SINFUL SOLE

SINFUL SOLE

4 sole fillets
1/3 cup cornmeal
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 t paprika
1/2 t onion powder
1/2 tn garlic powder
1/8 t ground black pepper
1 egg lightly beaten
1 T water
1/2 cup vegetable oil

Rinse fish and pat dry. Combine cornmeal, flour, salt, paprika,
onion powder and pepper on sheet of plastic wrap or wax paper.
Combine egg and water in shallow dish or pie plate. Dip fish in egg
mixture then coat with cornmeal mixture. Preheat a deep fryer, fry fish for 7 minutes on each side then drain on paper towels.

Grilled Walleye

We made this one night in July at my Parent's. My Brother had just been in a fishing tournament that his team won, so there was a LOT of fish! My brother described this method as "creating a hot tub of butter for the fish to cook in" that should help with a visual!!!

1 pound butter

1 onion sliced thick, or chunked
Walleye (we had a LOT of fish but I'd guess 2 -3 pounds per container)
pepper
garlic
paprika
lemon

Place enough fish in a foil tray to fill tray (banquet style). Place pats of the butter over the fish. Top with the onions & add seasonings to taste.

Cover tray tightly with foil. Grill on medium heat until fish is flaky and white. It took about an hour but we had 2 going.

Blackend Walleye

I am not sure where I got the recipe, but I have a collection, since my brother in an avid fisher & we always find ourselves overstocked with fish!

Blackened Walleye

Be careful with the cayenne or you will have a super spicy piece of fish.

Fire up your grill.

Dip thawed fillets in melted butter (add a little lemon juice) or if you want your fish to be fat free substitute white wine.

Place the fillets on the grill and season them with cayenne pepper, black pepper, garlic powder, and salt.

Put the lid back on your grill.

After 5 minutes (approx. for a fillet from a 2-3 lb. walleye) remove the lid and loosen the fillets from the grill surface, DO NOT FLIP OR TURN THE FILLETS.

Baste the fillets with butter or wine and re-season if necessary. Put the lid back on the grill.

Wait another 5 minutes and your fillets should be ready. They are ready when the thickest part of the fillet is white and will flake off.