Pan-Seared Lake County Walleye with Lemon-Dill Sauce

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Delicately pan-seared walleye fillets from Lake County, Indiana, served with a bright lemon and fresh dill sauce that highlights regional freshwater fish flavors. This American-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs walleye fillets, all-purpose flour, salt for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 American cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat dry 4 walleye fillets (6 oz each) and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Lightly dredge each fillet in 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, shaking off excess.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil and 3 tbsp unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until foaming. Add the fillets and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through, flipping gently. Remove fillets and keep warm.
  3. Step 3: In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add 1 minced garlic clove. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant, then stir in 3 tbsp lemon juice, 1/4 cup heavy cream, 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill, 1 tsp lemon zest, and 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley. Simmer for 2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
  4. Step 4: Spoon the lemon-dill sauce over the cooked walleye fillets and serve immediately, garnishing with extra dill if desired.

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