ALMOND CRUSTED WALLEYE

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Walleye may well be one of the best tasting freshwater fish you may ever have the pleasure of dining on.

Provided by Russ Myers @Beegee1947

Categories     Fish

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 - or more walleye or saugeye fillet
1/2 cup(s) almond meal (ground almonds
- panko (japanese bread crumbs)
- salt and pepper
1 - egg, beaten
4 tablespoon(s) unsalted butter (divided)
2 tablespoon(s) canola oil
1 - fresh peach or pear, sliced
- splash of dry white wine (sauvignon blanc, chardonnay, etc.)

Steps:

  • Mix the almond meal with a little panko and the salt and pepper. Place fish fillet in egg wash then roll in almond meal/panko mixture.
  • Melt 2 Tbsp butter and 2 Tbsp canola oil in a pan over medium low heat, then add fish and sauté about 4 minutes per side (depending on thickness).
  • Remove the walleye to paper towels, turn heat to medium high and add the sliced fruit.
  • Stir and fry for a minute then add 2 Tbsp butter to sauce and cook until butter browns.
  • Add wine & reduce. Place fish fillet on plate surrounded by fruit and drizzled with sauce.

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