Fried Walleye
Walleye fried in coconut oil.
Servings 1 person
Calories 229kcal
Cost $3.00
Equipment
- Cast Iron Pan
- Tongs
- Filet Knife
- Cuttingboard
- Bowl
- Papertowel
Ingredients
- 3 oz. Freshly caught walleye Go by size, not weight, 1 large filet or so will work.
- 2 tbsp Coconut Oil Enough to coat the botton of the pan with a bit to spare.
- 1/3 cup Pancake Mix I use Trader Joe's Gluten-free Buttermilk Pancake Mix.
- 1 tsp Salt Salt to taste. This is optional.
Instructions
- Wash fish off in cold water, pat dry with a paper towel. Carefully remove any skin from walleye with a filet knife. Please be careful.
- Turn the stove on to medium heat and heat cast iron pan.
- Put solid coconut oil in the pan. After it melts, you may need to adjust how much. You want about 1/4 inch of melted oil. Do not let the oil smoke...this is too hot!
- While the pan is slowly heating up. Place fish into the pancake mix and dust all sides.
- Slowly insert dusted fish into the hot cast iron pan. The oil should sizzle.
- When you see the outer edges of fish start to brown, about 2 minutes; flip the fish with the tongs gently and cook for another 90 seconds to 2 minutes.
- Turn off the stove and transfer cooked walleye to a plate covered with a paper towel.
- Salt the fish to your liking.
- Eat within a few minutes.
Notes
Calories are an estimate. Walleye is 79 calories per 3 ounzes. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
This recipe is also great without the pancake mix. Feel free to fry without breading.