Fried walleye refers to several dishes made with
walleye, a freshwater fish from
North America. deep-frying breaded walleye along with pan-frying are a popular methods of preparation, and are considered cultural foods in both
Canadian cuisine and Minnesotan
cuisines. One of the most common methods of preparation is cutting the filet of the walleye in strips, breading, and deep frying, these are known as
walleye fingers.
Walleye sandwich
A walleye sandwich is typically made with a fried walleye filet on a hard roll or burger bun, can be topped with tartar sauce,
mayonnaise, lettuce, and tomato. This dish was invented in Minnesota.
Shore lunch
While a shore lunch can be made with any palatable fish, walleye is a popular choice. Shore lunches are mainly found in the
Upper Midwest and
Ontario. They consist of a pan fried fish, usually cooked over an open fire, It can be served with fried potatoes, beans, bread, onion, diced bacon and some form of dessert. The fish is usually caught in a lake or river and cooked on shore, hence the name "shore lunch".
Other
Deep fried
walleye fish tacos are common at restaurants around the state of Minnesota.
Deep-fried walleye on-a-stick is popular at the state fair of Minnesota.
