Panko-Crusted Walleye

By AJloves2cook

Panko-Crusted Walleye fillets are a healthy spin on the British classic fish and chips. Make these for a special occasion or keep them all to yourself.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds walleye fillets
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 3 tablespoons Dijon Mustard
• 4 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, divided
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2/3 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 1/3 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 3 ounces shiitake mushrooms, thinly sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 6 cups baby bok choy, coarsely chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Details

Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 33mins
Adapted from meijer.com

Preparation

Step 1

1) Rinse walleye fillets; pat dry with paper towels. Sprinkle walleye with salt and pepper to taste. In shallow dish, combine melted butter, mustard, 2 tablespoons of parsley, lemon juice, & cayenne pepper. In separate dish, combine panko breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese & remaining 2 tablespoons of parsley.

2) Preheat oven to 375° Fahrenheit. Coat walleye fillets in butter mixture, then evenly coat in breadcrumb mixture. Place coated walleye fillets on unlined baking sheet. Bake 18 to 22 minutes or until golden brown & flakes easily.

3) Meanwhile, heat vegetable oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms; cook & stir 2 minutes. Add garlic & cook 30 seconds. Add bok choy, red pepper flakes, & salt to taste. Serve walleye fillets on bed of bok choy.