Grilled Walleye with Citrus Butter Sauce
Grilled Walleye with Citrus Butter Sauce
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Category
Walleye Recipes
Servings
2
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
Calories
150
Grilled Walleye with Citrus Butter Sauce
Citrus infused butter sauce is the perfect complement to flakey walleye, with rich and creamy butter flavor bursting with tangy notes of orange and lemon!
How It Tastes
The grilled walleye offers a succulent, sweet, mild flavor, wonderfully complemented by the rich and creamy citrus butter sauce. The tangy notes of orange and lemon in the sauce provide an exciting twist to the palate.
Where We Source Our Walleye
Well-loved throughout the Northern United States and Canada, walleye is widely regarded as one of the best tasting freshwater fish available. The walleye has been a staple in the Great Lakes and Canadian lakes for generations, popular as both a commercial and sport fish because of its dining appeal.
Fine-flaked walleye fillets are revered for their thickness and succulent, sweet, mild flavor. While pan-fried walleye is a traditional preparation, walleye are delicious when sauteed, baked, grilled or prepared just about any way you can think of.
Health Benefits of Walleye
Walleye is an excellent source of protein and is rich in vitamins and minerals. It's also a good source of healthy omega-3 fatty acids, promoting heart health and reducing inflammation.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What type of wine should I use for the sauce? A dry white wine like Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio, or Chardonnay is recommended.
- Can I substitute other fish for walleye? Yes, similar mild-flavored fish can be used as a substitute.
Substitutions
You can substitute white wine with chicken stock or add extra lemon and orange juice. Other fresh herbs like chives, parsley, or dill can also be used as garnish. Feel free to experiment with other seasonal citrus fruits!
Ingredients
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2 portions Sizzlefish Walleye
Salt and pepper
4 tbsp butter
1/4 cup dry white wine or chicken stock
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp fresh orange juice
1/2 tsp minced garlic
1 sprig fresh oregano
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp black pepper
For Citrus Butter Sauce
Directions
Heat wine, lemon juice, orange juice, oregano sprig and garlic over low heat in a saucepan. Bring to a simmer and cook for 3 minutes. Add butter 1 cube at a time until melted. Simmer for 2 minutes longer.
Turn heat off and season with salt and pepper. Discard oregano sprig.
Heat a cast iron grill pan over medium and grease with cooking oil. All pan to heat for 2 minutes. Blot walleye with paper towel to remove excess moisture and season flesh with salt and pepper.
Place walleye on skillet flesh side down and grill for 4 minutes. Flip and turn for 3-4 minutes longer or until cooked through.
Serve hot drizzled with citrus butter sauce.
Nutrition
Nutrition
- Serving Size
- 1 Serving
- per serving
- Calories
- 150
- Carbs
- 2.6 grams
- 5%
- Fat
- 13 grams
- 61%
- Protein
- 16.4 grams
- 34%