Sauteed Walleye With Citrus Butter Recipe

Name: Sauteed Walleye With Citrus Butter
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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; 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

Servings: persons

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
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

1
WALLEYE: Rinse walleye and soak in milk for 1 hour.
2
Season fish with salt and dust in Black Walnut Batter Mix.
3
Heat oil in large saute pan.
4
Place fish in pan and cook until golden, approximately 5-6 minutes.
5
Remove from pan.
6
Serve with warm Citrus Butter and parsley garnish.
7
BLACK WALNUT BATTER: Mix all ingredients together.
8
CITRUS BUTTER: Place garlic and butter in blender and process until well blended.
9
Transfer to bowl.
10
Whisk in remaining ingredients.

776

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 6 -oz. pieces walleye, skinned and cut in half, 1 cup milk, salt to taste, Black Walnut Batter Mix, for dusting (recipe follows), and more.

Yes, Sauteed Walleye With Citrus Butter falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Sauteed Walleye With Citrus Butter

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Variations & substitutions

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