Dinner Favorite: Grandma’s Honey Walleye
If you want a light yet incredibly flavorful meal that brings a unique twist to the dinner table, Grandma’s Honey Walleye is the ultimate choice. This traditional favorite features flaky, tender walleye fillets coated in a beautifully sweet and savory honey glaze.
As it cooks, the glaze caramelizes to perfection, locking in all the natural juices. This delicious dish delivers the cozy, heartwarming magic of Grandma’s kitchen straight to your family dinner table!
Why You’ll Love This Honey Walleye
The Perfect Sweet and Savory Balance: The natural sweetness of the honey pairs beautifully with savory herbs to create a glaze that complements the mild, clean flavor of the fish.
Incredibly Flaky and Tender: This quick-cooking recipe ensures the walleye stays perfectly moist and tender on the inside. Meanwhile, it develops a gorgeous glaze on the outside.
Quick and Easy Weeknight Meal: This simple, elegant fish dish comes together in just minutes. Therefore, it is perfect for busy weeknights or a special weekend dinner.
Tips for the Perfect Honey Walleye
Pat the Fish Completely Dry: To ensure your honey glaze sticks beautifully to the fillets, use a paper towel to pat the walleye completely dry before seasoning. Also, removing excess surface moisture helps the fish sear perfectly instead of steaming in the pan.
Do Not Overcook the Fillets: Walleye is a delicate fish that cooks very quickly. Watch the fillets closely and pull them from the heat the moment the meat flakes easily with a fork. This usually takes just a few minutes per side depending on the thickness.
Add the Honey Glaze Near the End: Because honey contains natural sugars that can burn quickly over high heat, brush your honey glaze onto the walleye during the last few minutes of cooking. This simple step gives you a gorgeous, caramelized coating without any burnt edges.
Dinner Favorite: Grandma’s Honey Walleye
Equipment
- 1 shallow bowl
- 1 shallow dish
- 1 large cast iron skillet
- 1 whisk
- 1 large fork
- 1 fish turner
Ingredients
- 2 tsp honey
- ⅓ cup canola
- 1 large egg
- 1 ½ lbs Walleye fillets
- 2 cups crushed Ritz crackers (about 45 to 50)
- ½ tsp salt
- optional: lemon wedge and minced fresh parsley
Instructions
- In a shallow bowl, beat the egg, and add the honey.
- In a shallow dish, combine the crackers and salt.
- Dip the fish in the egg mixture, the in the cracker mixture. Turn until completely coated.
- In a cast iron skillet, cook the fillets in oil over medium heat until golden brown and fish flakes easily with a fork about 3 to 5 minutes on both sides.
- If desired, top with parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
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