Entrée: United States – Baked Lemon-Herb Walleye

Food safety reminder: Follow safe food-handling practices and use a food thermometer to verify safe internal cooking temperatures.

Serving Size: 2

Approximate Time

Prep 8 min

Cook 12 min

Total 20 min

Ingredients

1 lb / 450 g walleye fillets
2 tbsp (30 ml) butter, melted
2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp (15 ml) fresh lemon juice
Zest of 1 lemon
1 tbsp (15 ml) fresh parsley, chopped
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 / 4 cup (30 g) panko breadcrumbs (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat fillets dry and place in a lightly greased baking dish.
2. Whisk melted butter, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, parsley, salt and pepper. If using, sprinkle panko over fillets first, then drizzle the butter-herb mixture evenly.
3. Bake 10–12 minutes (depending on thickness) until fish is opaque and flakes easily. Finish under broiler 1–2 minutes if you want extra browning.
4. Serve with extra lemon wedges.

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