Description
Midwest fishing meets culinary magic in this honey walleye masterpiece that blends sweet and savory flavors. Golden-crusted fish delivers a perfect balance of local ingredients and simple elegance you’ll crave after a long day on the lake.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 4 skinless walleye fillets
Sauce Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) pure honey
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) freshly squeezed lemon juice
Seasoning:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 375F (190C) and coat a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Create a vibrant glaze by whisking honey, soy sauce, garlic powder, and lemon juice until smooth and fully integrated.
- Carefully arrange walleye fillets in the prepared baking dish, ensuring they are evenly spaced.
- Generously pour half of the prepared honey glaze over the fish, ensuring complete coverage.
- Transfer the baking dish to the preheated oven and cook for 20-25 minutes, monitoring until fish becomes flaky and easily separates with a gentle fork test.
- During the final five minutes of cooking, drizzle the remaining glaze over the fillets to enhance flavor and create a glossy finish.
- Remove from oven and let the fish rest for 2-3 minutes before serving to allow glaze to set and flavors to meld.
Notes
- Boost flavor by marinating walleye in the honey glaze for 15-30 minutes before baking, allowing deeper taste penetration.
- For gluten-free option, replace traditional soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos to maintain recipe’s rich umami profile.
- Enhance texture by patting fish dry before applying glaze, ensuring crisp exterior and preventing soggy results.
- Maximize nutrition by selecting fresh, sustainably caught walleye and using raw, unprocessed honey for optimal health benefits.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg