Keto Friendly Fried Walleye Recipe

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This delicious and simple recipe is perfect for individuals following a low-carb eating style or diabetics who enjoy fried fish. This is a very simple recipe that requires only a few ingredients.

How to make this simple keto-friendly salmon recipe

• Prep Time: 5 minutes
• Cook Time: 10 minutes
• Serves: However many you'd like! See the ingredients list below

 

Ingredients:

• 1lb walleye fillet serves two
• 1-2 eggs per every 1lb of fillets
• Regular or BBQ Pork Rinds
• Real Butter
• Optional: Lemon slices

Steps:

• Beat eggs in a shallow bowl to create your egg wash
• Crush pork rinds - simply mash them up in a gallon storage bag or you can use a chopper
• Set your non-stick frying pan to low and melt approx. 1 tablespoon of butter in a non-stick frying pan per 1lb of walleye
• Dip the walleye fillets in the egg wash and then toss the fillets in the crushed pork rinds
• Transfer fillets to the non-stick frying pan 
• Cook until golden brown turning at least once (3-4min)
• The fish should be flaky when done. (Internal temp of 145°F)

Serve with lemon slices (optional) and any side salad or french fries - Enjoy!

Looking for other delicious recipes from Cannon Downriggers?

Try out our Oven Roasted Coho Salmon Recipe from Cannon pro, Capt. Doug Saint-Denis!

Maybe a Salmon Cakes with Lemon Herb Sauce is something you'd like to try?