Walleye on a Stick

  • Level: Intermediate
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Total: 1 hr 6 min
  • Prep: 40 min
  • Inactive: 20 min
  • Cook: 6 min
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Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour

1 tablespoon lemon-pepper seasoning

1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

Kosher salt

1 tablespoon vegetable oil, plus more for deep-frying

1 cup mayonnaise

1/3 cup sweet pickle relish

Juice of 1/2 lemon, plus lemon wedges for serving

Freshly ground pepper

1 pound walleye fillets

Directions

  1. Whisk the flour, lemon-pepper seasoning, granulated garlic, baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a bowl. Whisk in 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, then 1/2 to 3/4 cup ice water to make a smooth batter. Refrigerate for at least 20 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, make the tartar sauce: Whisk the mayonnaise, pickle relish, lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste in a bowl.
  3. Heat 4 to 6 inches of vegetable oil in a deep pot until a deep-fry thermometer registers 375 degrees.
  4. Cut the fish into 8 pieces, about 1 1/2 by 4 1/2 inches. Thread each piece of fish onto a long wooden skewer. Season generously with salt and pepper.
  5. Dip the fish into the batter, turning to coat; let the excess drip off. Carefully place the fish (skewers and all) in the hot oil. Fry, turning as needed with tongs, until golden and cooked through, about 6 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels; season with salt. Serve with the tartar sauce and lemon wedges.

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