Do I need to leave the skin on the walleye?

You can grill walleye with or without the skin. Skin-on fillets are often easier to grill because they help hold the fish together.

How do I know when walleye is done?

The fish should flake easily with a fork and reach an internal temperature of 145 degrees F.

Can I use store bought blackened seasoning?

Yes. Homemade seasoning gives you more control over the salt and spice level, but your favorite store bought blend also works well.

Is blackened walleye spicy?

The spice level is mild to medium depending on how much cayenne pepper you use. You can easily reduce or increase the heat to match your preference.

Grilled Walleye Recipe (with Blackened Seasoning)

Name: Grilled Walleye Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 walleye fillets (about 6 ounces each); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 tablespoons butter, cut into small pats; Lemon wedges, for serving; 2 teaspoons paprika; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon onion powder; ½ teaspoon dried thyme; ½ teaspoon dried oregano; ½ teaspoon kosher salt; ½ teaspoon black pepper; ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (or more to taste)

Description

This Grilled Walleye Recipe with Blackened Seasoning is an easy, flavorful way to cook fresh walleye. Seasoned with a homemade blackened spice blend, topped with butter, and grilled in foil until perfectly flaky, this recipe is ready in about 20 minutes.

Ingredients

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For the Walleye

4 walleye fillets (about 6 ounces each)
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons butter, cut into small pats
Lemon wedges, for serving

Blackened Seasoning

2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (or more to taste)

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Instructions

Preheat the grill to medium heat.
In a small bowl, combine all of the blackened seasoning ingredients.
Pat the walleye fillets dry with paper towels.
Brush both sides of the fillets with olive oil.
Coat each fillet evenly with the blackened seasoning.
Place the fillets on a large sheet of heavy-duty aluminum foil.
Top each fillet with a few small pats of butter.
Fold up the edges of the foil to create a shallow packet, leaving the top slightly open.
Grill for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F.
Carefully remove from the grill and serve with fresh lemon wedges and Greek yogurt tartar sauce.

Notes

Use fresh or fully thawed walleye.
Cooking time will vary depending on the thickness of the fillets.
Foil helps keep delicate fish from sticking to the grill.
Adjust the cayenne pepper for more or less heat.
Fresh lemon juice adds brightness just before serving.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1
Calories: 285
Sugar: 0g
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Carbohydrates: 2g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 36g