Walleye Fillets Almandine
(fancy name for a simple dish!)

by Larry Copenhaver
 

A fancy name for a very simple dish!

- Larry Copenhaver

   
INGREDIENTS  
 
  • Boneless walleye fillets (large yellow perch fillets also work quite well or any boneless white fish - flounder, sea bass, etc.)
  • 2 C. Flour
  • ½ Tsp. Celery Salt
  • ¼ Tsp. Coarse Ground Black Pepper
  • 1 Tsp. Paprika
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 TBS milk
  • 3 TBS butter
  • Sliced or slivered almonds
   

PREPARATIONS

  • Rinse fillets in cold tap water but do not soak, this will take away the flavor; pat dry with paper towels.
  • Whip eggs and milk together.
  • Combine flour with salt, pepper and paprika.
  • If using almond slivers, they must be toasted, which is accomplished by spreading on a greased cookie pan, then baking in a 400 degree oven until browned slightly ( approximately 7-10 minutes); this step unnecessary with almond slices.
  • Melt butter in large saute’ pan on medium-high heat.
  • Dip fillets in egg/milk mixture, and then dredge in flour mixture to coat lightly. This
    recipe's result isn’t intended to be “battered” fish.
  • Place in bubbling butter (not browned butter), saute’ on each side until golden brown; test by pressing lightly on each fillet, the flesh will part into consistent, white “flakes” when ready.
  • Place on plate, top with toasted almonds; serve with lemon wedge and Tartar Sauce (recipe found with salmon entree) and a side of Colonial rice and baby peas and saute’ed morels mushrooms. Accompany with a good German White wine: a Liebfraumilch or Gewurztraumiener.

Enjoy!!!

   
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