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Crispy Walleye Sandwiches with Caper Tartar Sauce

These Crispy Walleye Sandwiches with Caper Tartar Sauce are classic and delicious! Walleye filets are gently fried and topped with a briny homemade tartar sauce, shredded lettuce, and juicy tomato.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Fish Tacos, Sandwich, Tartar Sauce, Walleye
Servings: 4 sandwiches

Ingredients

For the walleye filets:

  • 1 1/2 lbs fresh walleye filets, skin and Y bones removed
  • 2 eggs , lightly whisked
  • 1/3 cup flour
  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1 Tbsp butter
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil

For the Caper Tartar Sauce:

    • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
    • 2 Tbsp pickles, chopped
    • 1 Tbsp capers, chopped
    • 1 tsp fresh squeezed lemon juice
    • Pinch sea salt

    To assemble:

    • 4 Artisan rolls
    • Shredded iceberg lettuce
    • 2 tomatoes, sliced

    Instructions

    For the walleye filets:

    • Add olive oil and butter to a large sauté pan.
    • Add flour and panko to two separate plates, seasoning with salt and pepper. Add eggs to a shallow bowl, whisking with salt and pepper.
    • Dip the fish in the flour, then the egg, finishing with with panko. Add to the sauté pan, gently frying until golen brown, about 5 minutes. Using a fish spatula, gently flip each filet to brown on the opposite side.
    • When fish finishes cooking, remove from the pan and place on a paper towel lined plate.

    For the Caper Tartar Sauce:

    • Meanwhile, prepare the Cpare Tartar Sauce. Combine all ingredints in a small bowl, stirring to combine.

    To assemble:

    • Slather tarta sauce on the top of each roll. Place wallet filet on the bottom of the roll, topping with lettuce and tomato.