CORNMEAL-CRUSTED WALLEYE

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These moist, tender fillets are a terrific option when you want a meal that's not too heavy. The corn and roasted pepper side dish goes perfectly with the walleye. -Allen Plungis, Hartland, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings (about 4 cups corn salsa).

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 large sweet red peppers
4 large ears sweet corn, husks removed
3 tablespoons canola oil, divided
1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
1-3/4 teaspoons salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
Dash cayenne pepper
4 walleye fillets (6 ounces each)
1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
3 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Broil red peppers 4 in. from the heat until skins blister, about 15 minutes. With tongs, rotate peppers a quarter turn. Broil and rotate until all sides are blistered and blackened. Immediately place peppers in a large bowl; cover and let stand for 15-20 minutes. , Meanwhile, brush corn with 1 tablespoon oil. Transfer to an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° until tender, 30-40 minutes. Peel off and discard charred skin from peppers. Remove stems and seeds. Finely chop peppers. Cut corn from cobs., In a shallow bowl, combine the cornmeal, 1 teaspoon salt, pepper and cayenne. Coat walleye in cornmeal mixture., In a large skillet, saute mushrooms in butter until tender. Add peppers, corn and remaining salt; saute 2-3 minutes longer., In another large skillet, fry fillets in remaining oil for 2-3 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Serve with corn salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 515 calories, Fat 23g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 169mg cholesterol, Sodium 937mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 40g protein.

Speed Racer
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This recipe is a great way to cook walleye. The cornmeal crust adds a nice flavor and texture to the fish.


Hilal Saeed
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The cornmeal-crusted walleye was a bit too salty for my taste. I think I would use less salt next time.


Ali Haji
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This cornmeal-crusted walleye recipe is a great way to use up leftover walleye. It's easy to make and the fish is always delicious.


Waqo Gutu
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I'm not a big fan of fish, but this cornmeal-crusted walleye was delicious. The crust was crispy and the fish was cooked perfectly.


Jakub Cieslak
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This recipe was easy to follow and the walleye turned out great! I will definitely be making this again.


Itz Macdom
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The cornmeal-crusted walleye was a bit too greasy for my taste. I think I would use less oil next time.


Ismail Iqbal
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This recipe is a great way to cook walleye. The cornmeal crust adds a nice flavor and texture to the fish.


Gasaro Peace
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The walleye was a bit bland for my taste. I think I would add some more seasoning next time.


rexford yebuah
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This cornmeal-crusted walleye recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and the fish is always delicious.


Jesus M. Correa Jr
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I'm not a big fan of walleye, but this recipe changed my mind. The cornmeal crust was crispy and flavorful, and the fish was cooked perfectly.


Bello Shakirat
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This recipe was easy to follow and the walleye turned out delicious. I especially liked the cornmeal crust.


GORE DON
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The cornmeal-crusted walleye was a bit too dry for my taste. I think I would add a little more butter or oil to the pan next time.


Shar Angel (Eddie)
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I tried this recipe for a fish fry and it turned out great! The walleye was cooked perfectly and the cornmeal crust was crispy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


pratiba subba
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This cornmeal-crusted walleye recipe was a hit with my family! The fish was crispy on the outside and flaky on the inside. The cornmeal crust added a delicious flavor and texture.