Pan Fried Walleye Recipe

What you need

Ingredients

• 4 walleye fillets (6-8 ounces each, 150-200g)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (15g)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil (30mL)
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (45g)
• 2 tablespoons capers (30g)
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice (15mL)

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Instructions

1. Pat dry the walleye fillets with a paper towel. Season both sides with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Dust both sides with flour.
2. Add olive oil to a large skillet and place it over medium heat. Once hot, add the seasoned walleye fillets and cook for 3 minutes on each side. The fish should lift easily using a spatula. Remove the fish from the skillet.
3. In the same skillet, over medium heat, add the butter, capers, and lemon juice. Heat for two minutes. Turn off the heat.
4. Pour spoonfuls of the butter caper sauce over each fillet and serve immediately.