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 mins
Cook Time10 minutes mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Fish Tacos, Sandwich, Tartar Sauce, Walleye
Servings: 4 sandwiches
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
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: