Well now, if you’ve ever had the chance to catch a walleye fish, then you know it’s mighty fine eating. If not, well, you’re missin’ out! Grilled walleye is just about one of the easiest ways to cook it, and I tell ya, it tastes like heaven. Don’t matter if you’re an old hand at fishing or just trying it out for the first time, grilling up walleye fillets is something anyone can do. Let me tell you, with a little bit of know-how, you’ll be cookin’ up a meal that’s fit for kings!
Now, first thing, you gotta get yourself some good fresh walleye. It’s best if you just caught it yourself, but I won’t judge if you get it from the market. Either way, the fresher, the better. You’ll need some fillets, and if you’re like me, you might wanna keep the bones out. But if you don’t mind ‘em, that’s fine too. The bones are easy enough to pull out when you’re eating, and the meat’s real sweet, so it makes up for it.
Once you got your fillets ready, the next thing you gotta do is give ‘em a good soak. Now, I know it sounds a bit funny, but trust me, this step makes all the difference. For every pound of fillets, you’ll need one gallon of water, and you wanna add a tablespoon of salt, vinegar, and some fresh lemon juice. You can use that bottled lemon stuff if you ain’t got fresh lemons, but fresh is always better. Stir it all together, and then soak those fillets in a covered dish in the fridge for at least an hour. The longer you leave ’em, the more they’ll soak up that good flavor. You can leave ’em in there for a couple hours if you got the time. If not, don’t worry, one hour will still do the trick.
Now, let’s talk about the grilling part. You want your grill nice and hot, but not so hot that it’ll burn the fish before it’s done cookin’. You’re lookin’ for a good steady heat, ‘bout medium-high. Get your grill grates ready by brushing ‘em with a bit of oil, so the fish don’t stick. If you don’t have a grill brush, just use a paper towel with some oil on it and rub it on the grates. That’ll do just fine.
Once the grill is ready, place your soaked walleye fillets right on there. Don’t go messin’ with ‘em too much, just let ‘em sit for about 4 to 5 minutes on each side. The trick is to flip them gently, so they don’t fall apart. You can tell they’re done when the fish is nice and flaky, and you can just poke it with a fork to check. If it flakes off easy, it’s ready!
If you like, you can season your walleye before you put it on the grill. Now, I ain’t one for a whole lot of fancy spices, but a little salt and pepper goes a long way. Some people like to add garlic powder or even a sprinkle of paprika if they’re feeling adventurous. But honestly, sometimes just the simple stuff is the best. Let the flavor of that fresh fish shine through!
One of my favorite things to do when I’m out camping or fishin’ with friends is to grill up some walleye fillets right over the campfire. We call ‘em Scooby Snacks, and they never last long! You just toss ‘em on the grill, sip on a cold drink, and enjoy the evening. Don’t forget to squeeze a little fresh lemon over the top before you eat. It really adds that extra bit of zing!
And there you have it. Grilling walleye is real easy, and if you follow these steps, you’re gonna have yourself a meal that’s gonna make your tastebuds dance. Whether you’re grilling at home or out by the lake with friends, you can’t go wrong. So go on, fire up that grill, and get cookin’! Good luck fishing, and remember, sometimes the best meals come from the simplest recipes!
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