Pickerel (Walleye) in Brown Butter Sauce

10m
Prep Time
5-6m
Cook Time
15m
Ready In

Recipe: #5229

April 20, 2012

Categories: Diabetic, No Eggs,



"When you have a freshly caught fish, it is best to enjoy it with very little embellishment. Pickerel is white and delicate and the perfect way to cook it is - very simply. From High Plains: The Joy of Alberta Cuisine by Cinda Chavich. This recipe is lovely with sole or any other delicate fish."

Original is 4 servings

Nutritional

  • Serving Size: 1 (265.7 g)
  • Calories 873
  • Total Fat - 27.1 g
  • Saturated Fat - 9.3 g
  • Cholesterol - 30.5 mg
  • Sodium - 1080 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate - 156.9 g
  • Dietary Fiber - 3.2 g
  • Sugars - 99.4 g
  • Protein - 4.5 g
  • Calcium - 56.7 mg
  • Iron - 2.3 mg
  • Vitamin C - 125.9 mg
  • Thiamin - 0.2 mg

Step by Step Method

Step 1

Combine the flour, salt, pepper and paprika in a shallow dish.

Step 2

Dredge the pickerel fillets in seasoned flour, coating both sides lightly and shaking off any excess flour.

Step 3

Heat the oil and 2 tbsp of butter in a non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat.

Step 4

When the fat is sizzling, add the floured fish and panfry until golden on both sides, about 2-3 minutes per side.

Step 5

Remove the fish from the pan and place on warm platter.

Step 6

Add the remaining 2 tbsp butter to pan and cook until it begins to brown.

Step 7

Squeeze the juice of half of a fresh lemon into the browned butter and sprinkle in the chopped parsley or dill.

Step 8

Immediately pour the butter sauce over the fish and serve.

Tips


No special items needed.

3 Reviews

ellie

Great fish -- we used sole and I think almost any thin fish fillet will work great. Thanks for sharing!

5.0

review by:
(27 Jan 2023)

Aar John

Quick and simple yet it’s quite possibly the best pickerel I’ve had.

5.0

review by:
(15 Feb 2019)

QueenBea

Great recipe!!!! I followed instructions as listed except for not using the last 2 tbsps butter; I just drizzled fresh lemon juice over the cooked fish. Made for the Billboard Recipe Tag Game.

5.0

review by:
(8 May 2012)

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