Description
A perfectly crispy, golden-brown pan fried walleye will impress your family and friends. This classic recipe highlights walleye’s natural sweetness and creates an irresistible crunchy exterior.
The tender, flaky fish pairs beautifully with a crispy coating made from crushed crackers and seasonings. You can prepare this traditional pan fried walleye recipe quickly. The simple steps work great for weeknight dinners and special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 4-6 oz walleye filets.
- 2 tablespoons butter.
- 1 cup all-purpose flour.
- 2 large eggs, beaten.
- 2 cups crushed saltine crackers.
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder.
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper.
- 1 pinch salt.
- 1 lemon for serving.
Instructions
- Use paper towels to pat your walleye filets dry and remove any remaining bones.
- Prepare your breading station with three shallow dishes:
- First dish: Combine flour with garlic powder and seasonings
- Second dish: Beat eggs until smooth
- Third dish: Add crushed saltine crackers
- Add butter to your skillet and heat it over medium heat.
- Take each filet and dip it in the seasoned flour, then egg, and coat it evenly with cracker crumbs.
- Place your filets in the heated pan with melted butter. Steam will form inside when you cover it with a lid.
- Let it cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and the fish reaches 145°F internal temperature.
Notes
– Your walleye turns white once fully cooked.
– Cook in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan.
– Keep leftovers fresh in an airtight container.
– Double-coat the filets by repeating the breading process for extra crispiness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Frying