Enjoy a healthier take on traditional fried fish with our Crispy Baked Walleye recipe. This dish delivers all the crunch and flavor of deep-fried fish without the extra oil, making it a perfect choice for a light dinner. Even avid fans of fried fish, like my husband, rave about this recipe. Feel free to personalize it with your favorite seasonings.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
- Eggs: 2
- Water: 1 tablespoon
- Dry Bread Crumbs: ⅓ cup
- Instant Mashed Potato Flakes: ⅓ cup
- Grated Parmesan Cheese: ⅓ cup
- Seasoned Salt: 1 teaspoon
- Walleye Fillets: 4 (4-ounce)
Directions:
- Prepare the Oven and Baking Sheet:
- Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.
- Mix the Egg Wash:
- In a small bowl, beat the eggs with water until smooth. Set aside.
- Combine the Dry Ingredients:
- In another bowl, mix together bread crumbs, potato flakes, Parmesan cheese, and seasoned salt until well combined.
- Bread the Fillets:
- Dip each walleye fillet first into the egg wash, then press into the breadcrumb mixture to coat thoroughly. Arrange the breaded fillets on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake:
- Place in the preheated oven and bake until the fish is opaque in the center and flakes easily with a fork, about 15 to 20 minutes.
- Serve:
- Serve the crispy baked walleye hot, with lemon wedges and a side salad or vegetables for a complete meal.
Recipe Tip:
- This breading method can also be used with tilapia or other white fish fillets for variety.
Nutrition Facts (per serving):
- Calories: 221
- Total Fat: 6g (Saturated Fat: 2g)
- Cholesterol: 196mg
- Sodium: 494mg
- Carbohydrates: 10g (Fiber: 1g, Sugars: 1g)
- Protein: 29g
- Vitamin C: 3mg
- Calcium: 234mg
- Iron: 3mg
- Potassium: 550mg