Campfire walleye

[Josh Roelofsen]

We eat walleye, panfish, trout and salmon atleast a couple times a week at my place. Tonight we tried something I usually reserve for trout fillets......campfire poached walleye in tinfoil.....we used the biggest fillets from a couple 10lb+ walleye from yesterday's outing. Cut fillets in half, butter, onion flakes, oregano, old bay and lemon pepper and then a big splash of sprite to ad moisture....

Definitely an amazing dinner. I've been learning lately that crispy and fried isn't always better.

 

[Red Fisher]

@Josh Roelofsen : I’ll bet that was GREAT…. Alway nice to try something new GOOD ON YOU !!!!!!!

 

[stackman1]

That does look excellent, can almost smell it. My camp gang likes a variation we call fish lasagna, works best with walleye. Layer of walleye in foil, layer of antipasto (preferred, but salsa works too), layer of oldest cheddar cheese available, top layer of fish, wrap. Then onto grate over fire. Its good and easy too.

 

[Mrs. Stomp]

We eat walleye, panfish, trout and salmon atleast a couple times a week at my place. Tonight we tried something I usually reserve for trout fillets......campfire poached walleye in tinfoil.....we used the biggest fillets from a couple 10lb+ walleye from yesterday's outing. Cut fillets in half, butter, onion flakes, oregano, old bay and lemon pepper and then a big splash of sprite to ad moisture....

Definitely an amazing dinner. I've been learning lately that crispy and fried isn't always better.
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@Josh Roelofsen The Sprite is an interesting addition... does it make it sweet too or not enough to change the taste?

 

[Josh Roelofsen]

Doesn't do alot for flavour, slightly sweet hint of lemon/lime. But it does aid in the steaming and helps keep everything nice and moist. Not unlike a some white wine would do but thats something I rarely have kicking around.

 

[hvyhaul]

I too have got to take a different approach, the last batch of fried fish just didn't cut it like normal.

Looking through recipes for one that I think will tickle the tastebuds.

Time for change.

 

[Josh Roelofsen]

I too have got to take a different approach, the last batch of fried fish just didn't cut it like normal.

Looking through recipes for one that I think will tickle the tastebuds.

Time for change.

With the larger fillets on the Erie fish, frying doesn't work so well unless you cut the thickness in half. Frying gets old for sure.

We did some more big meaty fillets today. We half cooked bacon fillets while marinating big think chunks of Walleye in sundried tomato and oregano salad dressing. Took out the Walleye and doused with pepper, lemon and lime powder (called real lemon and real lime available available in shakers on amazon they're amazing!) old bay, onion flakes and garlic. Then wrapped the walleye chunks in a slice of bacon and baked at 420f until the bacon was browned and crispy. I put a little smoked habernaro hot sauce on mine, a little BBQ sauce works too. Also a great recipe for the grill

 

[Tyler0420]

Looks good josh

 

[knotsobrite]

How long did you leave it on the fire ??

 

[Crummybun]

@Josh Roelofsen, that powder sounds very interesting. Love fresh lemon, but don't like the bottles of juice. It would be convenient for camping trips etc to have a powder. Is it this one? Thanks

True Citrus, 1 x 100ct Box True Lemon and 1 x 100ct Box True Lime (200 Packets Total)
Here's a recipe I use fairly often with walleye and the whole family loves it. It's a low carb recipe that calls for almond flour but I'm sure it would be just as good if not better with plain old flour or bread crumbs.

Low-Carb Oven Fried Fish Fillets Recipe

This recipe for Low-Carb Oven Fried Fish Fillets makes tender fillets that are baked instead of fried. These delicious fillets can be part of a low-carb, keto, Atkins, LC/HF, diabetic, or Banting diet.

simplysohealthy.com

This second one is for salmon but I have used it with bass, trout, and walleye and it's just as good. It's a keto recipe that's high in fat(not necessarily a healthier option then frying) but it's easy and will impress the wife. I add a little more parsley then the recipe calls for and adjust cooking time for the type of fish and thickness. Ben

Garlic Parmesan Baked Keto Salmon Recipe – Health Starts in the Kitchen

This Keto Baked Garlic Parmesan Salmon Recipe is the easiest ways to make a healthy and delicious low carb salmon dish! It is a fool proof keto salmon recipe that's best made with frozen salmon and has only 1g net carbs per serving!

healthstartsinthekitchen.com

 

[Josh Roelofsen]

I buy the large size shakers