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OHOW’s Favorite Pan Fried Walleye

This recipe is OHOW Friday lunch special and is quite a crowd-pleaser. Plus, it's quick and easy to prepare.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Fish
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 4 walleye filets, skin on and pin bone out Each filet about 5-7 oz.
  • 4 tbsp flour seasoned with cracked black pepper and kosher salt to taste
  • 1 tbsp  olive oil
  • 1/3 cup cold butter cubed
  • 1/4 cup slivered almonds toasted
  • 2 tsp capers chopped

Instructions
 

  • In a large non-stick skillet, heat olive oil. Dust walleye with seasoned flour set fish flesh side down. First, brown the fish on both sides in the oil and 1 tablespoon of butter until the desired result (about 2 minutes per side). Keep warm on a serving platter.
  • In the same skillet, add the remaining butter and cook until it turns golden brown. Quickly remove from the heat. Strain into a bowl and add the remaining ingredients.
  • Drizzle the fish with the brown butter with almond sauce. Serve with your favorite vegetable, rice or potato pancake. Garnish lemon wedge and chopped parsley if you wish.
Keyword fish, Walleye