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.
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.