How To Make Walleye and Rice Pilaf Recipe
A flavorful and protein-packed dish, with tender walleye fillets and aromatic rice pilaf.
Serves:
Ingredients
- 4 walleye fillets (6-8 oz each)
- 1 cup long grain rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 tsp each of dried thyme, oregano, and paprika
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375°F.
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In a medium pot, sauté onion, garlic, and red bell pepper in olive oil over medium heat until softened.
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Add rice, chicken broth, thyme, oregano, paprika, and black pepper to the pot, and stir well.
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Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and let simmer, covered, for 20-25 minutes or until rice is cooked and liquid is absorbed.
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While the rice is cooking, season the walleye fillets with salt and pepper.
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Heat a large, oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat and add a little bit of oil.
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Place the walleye fillets in the skillet, skin side down. Cook for 4-5 minutes until the skin is crispy, then flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
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Remove the skillet from heat, and place it in the oven.
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Bake for 5-7 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through.
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Serve the walleye fillets over the rice pilaf, and top with chopped parsley.
Nutrition
- Calories : 421kcal
- Total Fat : 10g
- Saturated Fat : 2g
- Cholesterol : 93mg
- Sodium : 623mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 45g
- Dietary Fiber : 2g
- Sugar : 2g
- Protein : 37g
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