Baked Walleye with Lemon and Herb Crust

Baked walleye fillets with a light golden herb crust, served on a bed of fresh parsley and lemon slices.

Walleye is a mild, flaky fish that’s perfect for baking with a simple herb and breadcrumb topping. This recipe adds a little crunch and brightness with lemon zest, parsley, and garlic for a flavorful yet easy dinner. Serve with roasted veggies or a side salad for a wholesome meal.

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Serving Size: 2
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Ingredients

  • 2 walleye fillets from Joe’s
  • Salt and pepper
  • 2 tbsp breadcrumbs
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 1 tbsp chopped parsley
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. Place walleye fillets on a parchment-lined baking sheet and season with salt and pepper.
  3. In a small bowl, mix breadcrumbs, lemon zest, parsley, garlic, and olive oil.
  4. Press mixture evenly over the top of each fillet.
  5. Bake for 12–14 minutes, or until fish flakes easily with a fork and topping is golden brown.

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