Pan-Fried Walleye with Lemon Butter
Pan-Fried Walleye with Lemon Butter is a classic North American freshwater fish dish, particularly popular in the Great Lakes region and Canada. It features delicate, flaky walleye fillets pan-seared to a golden crisp and finished with a bright, rich sauce of melted butter, fresh lemon juice, and often herbs like parsley.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is a high-protein, moderate-fat meal with very few carbohydrates, making it suitable for low-carb diets. A typical serving provides a good source of lean protein, omega-3 fatty acids, and vitamins like B12 and selenium, with a calorie count roughly between 300-450 calories depending on portion size and butter used.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 320 kcal |
| Protein | 32 g |
| Carbs | 2 g |
| Fat | 20 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 0 g |
| Sodium | 450 mg |
| Potassium | 450 mg |
| Phosphorus | 300 mg |
| Selenium | 40 mcg |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.5 mcg |
| Niacin (B3) | 6 mg |
| Vitamin D | 3 mcg |
| Vitamin A | 120 IU |
| Calcium | 20 mg |
Per 1 fillet (170 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, walleye is a prized game fish in North America, often associated with cottage country and fishing traditions. Nutritionally, the lemon butter sauce not only enhances flavor but the vitamin C in the lemon can help increase the absorption of iron from the fish.
