Crispy Pan-Seared Walleye with Lemon-Dill Sauce

Crispy Pan-Seared Walleye with Lemon-Dill Sauce

25 mins
easy
2 servings

A quick and easy recipe for perfectly cooked walleye fillets, pan-seared to crispy perfection and finished with a bright lemon-dill sauce.

EasySeafoodSummer

Equipment Needed

  • Large Skillet
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Small Saucepan

Ingredients

  • 2.00 filletsWalleye fillets (4-6 oz each)(Thawed and patted dry)
  • 1.00 teaspoonSalt(Coarse sea salt preferred)
  • 1.00 teaspoonBlack pepper(Freshly ground)
  • 2.00 tablespoonsAll-purpose flour(For dredging)
  • 2.00 tablespoonsOlive oil(High smoke point)
  • 2.00 tablespoonsFresh dill(Chopped)
  • 2.00 tablespoonsLemon juice(Freshly squeezed)
  • 1.00 tablespoonButter(For sauce)
  • 1.00 cloveGarlic(Minced)

Instructions

1

Pat walleye fillets dry with paper towels.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

2

Season fillets generously with salt and pepper.

Estimated time: 1 minutes

3

In a shallow dish, combine flour and a pinch of salt.

Estimated time: 1 minutes

4

Dredge each fillet in the flour mixture, ensuring it's fully coated.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

5

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

6

Carefully place fillets in the hot skillet, skin-side down.

Estimated time: 1 minutes

7

Sear for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through (internal temp 145°F).

Estimated time: 5 minutes

8

Melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat.

Estimated time: 1 minutes

9

Stir in minced garlic and chopped dill, cook for 1 minute.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

10

Add lemon juice and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately over the walleye.

Estimated time: 2 minutes