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Honey Crusted Walleye Recipe
Emily

Honey Walleye

Golden, crispy walleye fillets coated in a light honey-egg wash and crunchy Ritz cracker crumbs. A simple yet flavorful dish perfect for weeknight dinners or a special fish fry.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Cuisine: American, Midwestern
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tsp honey
  • 2 cups Ritz crackers, crushed (about 45 to 50 crackers)
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 1.5 lbs walleye fillets
  • 0.33 to 0.5 cup canola oil
  • Minced fresh parsley, optional, for garnish
  • Lemon wedges, optional, for serving

Equipment

  • shallow bowls for coating mixtures
  • cast-iron or heavy skillet for frying
  • Tongs for flipping fish
  • paper towels for draining excess oil
  • serving platter

Method
 

  1. In a shallow bowl, beat the egg and mix in honey. In another dish, combine crushed crackers and salt.
  2. Dip the fish into the egg mixture, then coat it well with the cracker mixture.
  3. Heat oil in a cast-iron or heavy skillet over medium heat. Cook fish for 3–5 minutes per side until golden and flaky.
  4. Garnish with parsley and serve with lemon wedges if desired.

Notes

For best results, use fresh walleye fillets, though other white fish like cod or perch also work well. Serve with lemon wedges for brightness and parsley for a fresh finish.