Best Fried Walleye
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Ingredients
- 4 walleye fresh fillets frozen never tastes as good!
- 2 eggs beaten
- 1/4 cup coconut flour
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp Redmond Real salt
- 1/2 tsp fresh ground black pepper
- 1 cup crushed pecans or more coconut flour if nut allergy
- Coconut oil for frying
- 1 lemon cut into wedges
Instructions
- Clean and remove all the bones from the fillets.
- Cut the fillets into 4 ounce pieces.
- Place the beaten eggs a bowl and set aside.
- Combine the coconut flour, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in another bowl. Place the crushed pecans into a third bowl.
- Heat the oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Dip the fillets into the coconut flour mixture, then the eggs, and then the crushed pecans and set fillets aside on a plate.
- Once the oil is hot enough, very carefully lower 2 fillets into the hot oil. Cook until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side, using tongs to turn the fillets. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towel and repeat with remaining fillets.
- Serve with fresh lemon wedges and Eggplant Fries HERE.
Notes
NUTRITIONAL COMPARISON (per serving)
Traditional Fish = 399 calories, 12g fat, 34.7g protein, 29.9g carbs, 1g fiber (28.9 effective carbs)
"Healthified" Fish = 399 calories, 25.8g fat, 34.7g protein, 8.3g carbs, 5.2g fiber (3.1 effective carbs)
Traditional Fish = 399 calories, 12g fat, 34.7g protein, 29.9g carbs, 1g fiber (28.9 effective carbs)
"Healthified" Fish = 399 calories, 25.8g fat, 34.7g protein, 8.3g carbs, 5.2g fiber (3.1 effective carbs)