HEARTY WALLEYE SANDWICHES

Hearty Walleye Sandwiches image

Our family likes to fish, so I'm always looking for different ways to prepare our catch. This one has turned out to be a family favorite.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 walleye fillets (about 12 ounces), cut in half
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup cornmeal
4 bacon strips
1 tablespoon butter, softened
2 submarine buns, split
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 garlic clove, minced
Lettuce leaves
Tomato slices

Steps:

Sprinkle fillet with lemon juice, salt and pepper. Coat with cornmeal and set aside. In a skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels; drain, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings., In the same skillet, cook fillet in reserved drippings for about 4 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Meanwhile, butter cut sides of buns. Place buttered side up on a baking sheet. Toast under broiler for about 1 minute or until golden brown. In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise and garlic; spread on buns. Top with lettuce, tomato slices and fish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1123 calories, Fat 63g fat (18g saturated fat), Cholesterol 202mg cholesterol, Sodium 1681mg sodium, Carbohydrate 84g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 50g protein.