Fried Walleye

Fried walleye is a must-try Minnesota classic food! Friday fish fries are held throughout the state all summer long and walleye is the headliner. Whether you enjoy it on a sandwich slathered in tartar sauce or eaten solo, it’s a delicious meal. Served with butter and lemon, it is so delicious.

INGREDIENTS

-- Ritz crackers -- Eggs -- Oil -- Walleye fillets -- Fresh lemon juice

In one small bowl, place 1 sleeve of finely crushed Ritz crackers.

STEP 1

STEP 2

In another small bowl, beat 2 eggs using a fork.

STEP 3

In a large skillet, heat 2 cups of  oil. You will want at least a half inch of oil in the bottom of the skillet.

STEP 4

Cut 4 fresh 8-oz walleye fillets into 2×2-inch squares. Roll the pieces of fish in the beaten egg mixture and then the cracker crumbs, completely coating them.

STEP 5

In batches, quickly place the coated fish pieces into the skillet with the hot oil. Don't let them burn!

TIP

Remove the fried fish from the oil and place them onto paper towels. Pat well with more paper towels to eliminate excess grease.

TIP

Slice a few lemon wedges and squirt bit of fresh lemon juice over the fish and serve!

TIP

Bread crumbs work as well as crushed crackers.

Tartar Recipe

Mix together: – 1/2 cup mayo  – 1/8 cup dill pickle relish or chopped dill pickles – Sprinkle in 1/2 tsp dill weed

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