Honey-Fried Walleye

Name: Honey-Fried Walleye
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 1 large egg; 1 teaspoon honey; 1 cup coarsely crushed saltines (about 22 crackers); 1/3 cup all-purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 4 to 6 walleye fillets (about 1-1/2 pounds); Canola oil; Additional honey

We fish on most summer weekends, so we have lots of fresh fillets. Everyone who tries this crisp, golden fish loves it. It's one of my husband's favorite walleye recipes, and I never have leftovers. Honey gives the coating a deliciously different twist. —Sharon Collis, Colona, Illinois

Ingredients

1 large egg
1 teaspoon honey
1 cup coarsely crushed saltines (about 22 crackers)
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 to 6 walleye fillets (about 1-1/2 pounds)
Canola oil
Additional honey

Directions

In a shallow bowl, beat egg and honey. In another bowl, combine the cracker crumbs, flour, salt and pepper. Dip fillets into egg mixture, then coat with crumb mixture.
In a large skillet, heat 1/4 in. of oil; fry fish over medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes on each side or until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork. Drizzle with honey.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 189 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 133mg cholesterol, 296mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 25g protein.

Originally published as Honey-Fried Walleye in Taste of Home August/September 1999

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PatLagace

Jan 30, 2017

This recipe has become a family favorite. It's the only one I use when fresh pickerel is on the menu. Everyone who tries it, even the skeptics who believe they have the best walleye recipe, admit it's truly delicious.
duckhunter99

Mar 12, 2014

Great Recipe
jzibrida

Oct 11, 2011

I've been using this recipe for years. Excellent. People who "won't touch fish" love it.
Marjud

Sep 8, 2009

I've been using this recipe for many years now. We catch a lot of crappie in the south and it's wonderful with this recipe. Also have tried using other types of fish and it's always a hit!
npp3512007

Jun 25, 2009

My grandma used to fry walleye and northern pike with a very similar recipe. Yummy! Brings back fond memories of going to the cabin & fishing each summer.
lovelg&j

Jun 23, 2009

Whole family loved it!!!!!!!!!