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Sautéed Walleye with Tarragon

Sautéed Walleye with Tarragon on a grill
Makes: 2 Servings
Cook Time: 5 minutes

This pan-seared walleye recipe uses fresh herbs and lemon to bring out the mild flavor and flaky texture of this omega-3-rich white fish.

Ingredients

  • 2 walleye fillets (4–6 ounces each), thawed and patted dry
  • salt and ground pepper
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh tarragon or parsley (or 1/2 teaspoon dried)
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • fresh lemon wedges (optional)

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Season walleye on the flesh side with salt and pepper.
  3. Sprinkle with tarragon or parsley and press lightly into the flesh to help it stick.
  4. Melt the butter in a pan over medium high heat.
  5. Place the fillets seasoned side down in the pan, tilting the pan to make sure the butter surrounds the fillets, and cook for about 3 minutes.
  6. Gently flip the fillets and cook on the second side, about 2 minutes. Walleye should reach a final internal cook temperature of 145 °F as measured with a food thermometer before serving.
  7. Plate and serve immediately with lemon wedges.

Notes

This recipe contains one or more ingredients considered to be traditional or indigenous to Native American communities in certain regions across North America.

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Source:

Recipe adapted from Red Lake Nation Fishery

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 190
Total Fat 13 g
Saturated Fat 7 g
Cholesterol 87 mg
Sodium 313 mg
Carbohydrates 0 g
Dietary Fiber 0 g
Total Sugars 0 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 17 g
Vitamin D 1 mcg
Calcium 43 mg
Iron 1 mg
Potassium 230 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 190
Total Fat 13 g
Saturated Fat 7 g
Monounsaturated Fat 4 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g
Linoleic Acid 0 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.2 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 g
Omega 3 - DHA 0 g
Cholesterol 87 mg
Carbohydrates 0 g
Dietary Fiber 0 g
Total Sugars 0 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 17 g
Minerals
Calcium 43 mg
Potassium 230 mg
Sodium 313 mg
Copper 0 mg
Iron 1 mg
Magnesium 27 mg
Phosphorus 275 mg
Selenium 31 mg
Zinc 0 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 112 mcg
Vitamin B6 0.1 mg
Vitamin B12 1.6 mcg
Vitamin C 0 mg
Vitamin D 1 mcg
Vitamin E 1 mg
Vitamin K 1 mcg
Folate 12 mcg
Thiamin 0.1 mg
Riboflavin 0.1 mg
Niacin 1 mg
Choline 73 mg

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