STUFFED WALLEYE

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Walleye is the No. 1 game fish in the Midwest. It's a thrill to catch and tastes fantastic, too. This recipe, created by my husband, is a favorite of my family.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 bacon strips, halved
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 celery ribs, finely chopped
1 can (6 ounces) crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed or 1 cup imitation crabmeat, flaked
1/4 cup butter, cubed
4 cups crushed seasoned stuffing
1-1/2 cups boiling water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
4 walleye fillets (about 8 ounces each)

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels; drain. In the same skillet, saute the onion, celery and crab in butter until vegetables are tender. Transfer to a large bowl. Add the stuffing, water, salt, pepper and cayenne; toss to moisten., Place fillets in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Spoon stuffing mixture over fillets; top each with 2 pieces of bacon. Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 20-25 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 713 calories, Fat 30g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 279mg cholesterol, Sodium 1651mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 61g protein.

Lydiah Abudi
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This recipe is a bit pricey, but it's worth it for a special occasion.


Dickson Garrick
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I'm a vegetarian, so I'm not going to try this recipe. But it looks delicious!


Sugarbird Digital Marketing Steyn
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I'm allergic to fish, so I can't comment on the taste. But the recipe looks easy to follow.


Jake Morton
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This recipe was too complicated for me. I ended up just pan-frying the fish.


Eva Alvarado
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The fish was a bit overcooked, but the stuffing was good.


Al Ward
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I found this recipe to be a bit bland. I think it could use more seasoning.


Aleem Sidhu
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This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again and again.


Micheal Richards
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I'm not a big fan of fish, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The fish was cooked perfectly and the stuffing was flavorful.


Zakir Afridi
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Great recipe! The fish was delicious and the stuffing was perfect.


Zoe Brooks / Savannah Haynes
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This recipe was easy to follow and the fish turned out great. I will definitely be making it again.


Naeem Faroqi
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The fish was flaky and moist, and the stuffing was flavorful and hearty.


Sboniso Ndlovu
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This recipe is a great way to cook walleye. The fish was cooked evenly and the stuffing was delicious.


ROX SAGOR
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I've made this stuffed walleye recipe several times and it's always a winner. The fish is always flaky and tender, and the stuffing is always packed with flavor.


Wilson Nosakhare
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This stuffed walleye recipe was a hit at our dinner party! The fish was cooked perfectly and the stuffing was flavorful and moist. Everyone raved about it.