Walleye With Pecan Butter Sauce Fish Recipe

Celebrate Minnesota's state fish with this incredible recipe! Enjoy flaky, pan-fried walleye fillets coated in a crunchy crust, then drizzled with a rich and nutty pecan butter sauce. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 6 mins
Calories 725.1 kcal
Protein 97g
Rating 4.3 (3 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Walleye With Pecan Butter Sauce Fish

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How to Make Walleye With Pecan Butter Sauce Fish

  1. Pat walleye fillets dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt and pepper.
  2. In a shallow dish, whisk together 1/4 cup milk and 1 large egg.
  3. In a separate shallow dish, combine 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
  4. Dip each walleye fillet in the egg mixture, allowing excess to drip off, then dredge in the flour mixture, ensuring it's fully coated.
  5. Heat 1/4 cup vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, carefully place fillets in the skillet.
  6. Fry for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. The internal temperature should reach 145°F (63°C).
  7. While the fish is cooking, prepare the pecan butter sauce: In a small bowl, beat together 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) softened butter, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
  8. Stir in 1/4 cup chopped pecans.
  9. Once the walleye is cooked, transfer to a serving plate and drizzle generously with the pecan butter sauce.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

39 g

Sugar

6g

Fat

93g

Carbs

7g

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