Crispy Baked Walleye

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Crispy breaded baked walleye without the need for frying! My husband only likes deep-fried fish, and he loves this. Feel free to use your favorite seasonings.

Submitted by Leanne
Updated on October 30, 2023
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 2 eggs

  • 1 tablespoon water

  • ⅓ cup dry bread crumbs

  • ⅓ cup instant mashed potato flakes

  • ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese

  • 1 teaspoon seasoned salt

  • 4 (4 ounce) fillets walleye

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

    Overhead view of walleye fillets and breading ingredients in glass bowls.

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  2. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.

  3. Beat eggs and water together in a bowl until smooth; set aside.

  4. Combine bread crumbs, potato flakes, and Parmesan cheese in a separate bowl with seasoned salt until evenly mixed.

    Overhead of bread crumbs, potato flakes, Parmesan cheese, and seasoning salt in a glass bowl, waiting to be mixed together.

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  5. Dip walleye fillets into beaten egg, then press into bread crumb mixture. Place onto the prepared baking sheet.

    Slice of fish covered in bread crumb mixture resting on a baking sheet.

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  6. Bake in the preheated oven until fish is opaque in the center and flakes easily with a fork, 15 to 20 minutes.

    Golden brown, baked fish fillet being flaked with a fork on a baking sheet.

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Recipe Tip

You can also use tilapia or other white fish fillets.

Editor's Note:

The nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of the breading ingredients. The actual amount of the breading consumed will vary.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

221 Calories
6g Fat
10g Carbs
29g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 221
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6g 8%
Saturated Fat 2g 12%
Cholesterol 196mg 65%
Sodium 494mg 21%
Total Carbohydrate 10g 4%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 29g 58%
Vitamin C 3mg 4%
Calcium 234mg 18%
Iron 3mg 14%
Potassium 550mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.