Now listen here, if you ever caught yourself a good ol’ walleye and don’t know what to do with it, I got a simple way for ya. Grilling walleye, it’s real easy and tastes mighty fine, no need for all them fancy recipes and such. Just a few ingredients, a hot grill, and you got yourself a tasty meal right there. Here’s how I do it, plain and simple.
First thing, you gotta have them walleye fillets ready. If you got yourself a big ol’ fish, cut them fillets nice and clean. You don’t want no bones in there, ya know? You can get them from the store too, if you ain’t out fishin’, but if you caught it yourself, well, that’s the best kind, ain’t it?
Now, let’s talk about seasoning it right. Don’t go overboard with them spices, just a little salt and pepper. I like to squeeze a bit of lemon juice on it, too, just to give it a nice tang. Some folks like to throw in a little garlic powder, and that’s fine, but I’m more of a simple gal. Sometimes I use thyme or dill if I got it on hand. A touch of olive oil works wonders too. Just rub it on the fillets, nothing fancy, just enough to make it nice and juicy.
Get that grill good and hot! You want it to sizzle when them fillets hit the grate. If you ain’t got a grill, you can always use a grill pan on the stove, but if you’re outside by the campfire, well, that’s the best way to go. Make sure your grill grates are oiled so that the fish don’t stick. You don’t wanna lose half your fish to the grill, trust me!
Once the grill is ready, lay them fillets on there, but don’t go poking and prodding at ‘em too much. Let ‘em cook. If you keep flipping them around, you’re gonna mess up that nice crispy skin. You want ‘em to get a little golden on the outside, but tender on the inside. It usually takes about 4 to 5 minutes per side, depending on the thickness of the fillets. You can tell it’s done when the fish starts to flake apart easily with a fork.
While you’re grillin’, don’t forget about the sides! A good grilled walleye tastes even better with some roasted veggies or a big ol’ bowl of potato salad. Some folks like corn on the cob, too. Just makes everything feel like summer, don’t it?
One last tip for you: If you want your walleye extra flavorful, soak the fillets in a brine before grilling. Take a gallon of water, add a tablespoon of salt, a tablespoon of vinegar, and a little lemon juice. Let them fillets soak in that for about an hour or longer if you’ve got the time. It makes the fish more tender and brings out that natural flavor even more.
Now, once you’ve grilled your walleye, you can serve it just as it is or with a little more lemon on the side. I like to add a little bit of fresh parsley on top for color, though that’s just me bein’ fancy.
Grilling walleye, it’s real easy, and it’s one of the tastiest ways to cook that fresh fish. You don’t need no fancy ingredients, just a few things you probably already got in the kitchen. And when you’re sittin’ around the campfire, enjoyin’ that fish, it don’t get much better than that.
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