Name: Walleye Fish Tacos Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: For the fish:; 1 lb walleye fillets, cut into 2-inch pieces; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1 tsp paprika; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1/2 cup milk; 1 egg; 1 cup panko bread crumbs; Oil for frying; For the toppings:; 2 cups shredded green cabbage; 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced; 1 avocado, diced; 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 1 lime, cut into wedges; For serving:; 8 taco-sized flour tortillas

Walleye Fish Tacos Recipe

Georgeta Story Modified: November 12, 2023

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How To Make Walleye Fish Tacos

Crispy walleye paired with fresh toppings on a warm tortilla – the perfect taco night meal!

Preparation: 20 minutes

Cooking: 15 minutes

Total: 35 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

For the fish:
1 lb walleye fillets, cut into 2-inch pieces
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/2 cup milk
1 egg
1 cup panko bread crumbs
Oil for frying
For the toppings:
2 cups shredded green cabbage
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
1 avocado, diced
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 lime, cut into wedges
For serving:
8 taco-sized flour tortillas

Instructions

In a shallow bowl, whisk together flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
In a separate shallow bowl, whisk together milk and egg.
Place panko breadcrumbs in a third shallow bowl.
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Dip each piece of walleye in the flour mixture, then the milk mixture, and then the panko breadcrumbs.
Place the breaded fish in the hot oil and pan-fry until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes on each side.
Remove fish from skillet and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
Warm the tortillas in the microwave or in a dry skillet.
Assemble tacos by layering cabbage, red onion, avocado, jalapeno, cilantro, and fried walleye on top of each tortilla.
Serve with lime wedges on the side.

Nutrition

Calories : 537kcal
Total Fat : 25g
Saturated Fat : 4g
Cholesterol : 88mg
Sodium : 963mg
Total Carbohydrates : 50g
Dietary Fiber : 9g
Sugar : 5g
Protein : 32g

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