Walleye on a Stick Recipe

Name: Walleye on a Stick
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon lemon-pepper seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; Kosher salt; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, plus more for deep-frying; 1 cup mayonnaise; 1/3 cup sweet pickle relish; Juice of 1/2 lemon, plus lemon wedges for serving; Freshly ground pepper; 1 pound walleye fillets

Servings: persons

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon lemon-pepper seasoning
1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Kosher salt
1 tablespoon vegetable oil, plus more for deep-frying
1 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup sweet pickle relish
Juice of 1/2 lemon, plus lemon wedges for serving
Freshly ground pepper
1 pound walleye fillets

1
Whisk the flour, lemon-pepper seasoning, granulated garlic, baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a bowl.
2
Whisk in 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, then 1/2 to 3/4 cup ice water to make a smooth batter.
3
Refrigerate for at least 20 minutes.
4
Meanwhile, make the tartar sauce: Whisk the mayonnaise, pickle relish, lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste in a bowl.
5
Heat 4 to 6 inches of vegetable oil in a deep pot until a deep-fry thermometer registers 375 degrees.
6
Cut the fish into 8 pieces, about 1 1/2 by 4 1/2 inches.
7
Thread each piece of fish onto a long wooden skewer.
8
Season generously with salt and pepper.
9
Dip the fish into the batter, turning to coat; let the excess drip off.
10
Carefully place the fish (skewers and all) in the hot oil.
11
Fry, turning as needed with tongs, until golden and cooked through, about 6 minutes.
12
Remove and drain on paper towels; season with salt.
13
Serve with the tartar sauce and lemon wedges.
14
Photograph by Levi Brown

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon lemon-pepper seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, and more.

Yes, Walleye on a Stick 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.

Walleye on a Stick

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