Delicious Baked Walleye Recipes: 13 Easy Favorites

Want to bake the most delicious walleye dishes at home? Discover 13 easy recipes that will help you create crispy, flaky, and flavorful meals every time.

There’s something incredibly satisfying about pulling a perfectly baked walleye fillet out of the oven, golden and flaky. I remember making my first one on a rainy weekend—crispy on the outside, buttery-soft inside, and gone within minutes.

With just a handful of ingredients, you can craft restaurant-quality meals in your own kitchen. I’ve explored every flavor twist, from Parmesan-crusted creations to light lemon-butter magic, and each one brings its own charm.

Whether you’re in the mood for crispy fish fingers or a delicate fillet drizzled with white wine sauce, I’ll walk you through each recipe with clarity and ease. These dishes are designed to be quick, healthy, and irresistibly tasty.

By the time you’re done reading, you’ll feel confident mastering every version of this versatile freshwater catch. Let’s turn tonight’s dinner into something simple, satisfying, and full of flavor.

1. Baked Walleye with Lemon Garlic Butter and Herbs

Baked Walleye with Lemon Garlic Butter and Herbs is a quick and tasty dish perfect for busy nights, combining tender, flaky white fish baked to perfection in the oven. Drizzle it with a flavorful lemon garlic butter sauce and sprinkle with fresh herbs for a healthy, delicious meal that’s ready in just about 20 minutes!

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2. Crispy Baked Walleye

Skip the fryer and get crispy, golden walleye straight from the oven using a zesty mix of breadcrumbs, potato flakes, and Parmesan. With just 25 minutes and a few pantry staples, you’ll have a crunchy, tender fish dish even fried-food lovers will rave about.

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3. Oven-Baked Walleye Recipe

Bake up this tender, flaky walleye in under 45 minutes using just four simple ingredients—it’s healthy, flavorful, and perfect for showing off your fresh catch. This easy oven-baked recipe locks in all the natural goodness without any extra fat, making it a favorite for both busy weeknights and weekend feasts.

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4. Parmesan Crusted Baked Walleye

Crispy, golden, and easy to make, this Parmesan Crusted Baked Walleye turns mild, tender fish into a tasty weeknight win using parmesan, panko, and spices. Just coat, bake at 400°F for 15 minutes, and finish with a squeeze of lemon for a quick dinner that feels like a catch-of-the-day delight!

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5. Baked Walleye

This Baked Walleye recipe is simple and delicious, taking only about 30 minutes to prepare. Dip the fish fillets in melted butter mixed with lemon juice, salt, and pepper, then top with sliced mushrooms and onions before baking until the fish flakes easily—perfect served with rice or a baked potato.

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6. Easy Baked Walleye Recipe with Lemon and Almonds

This easy baked walleye is coated with a crunchy mixture of almonds, breadcrumbs, and spices, then baked until flaky and golden. Serve it with lemon wedges for a fresh, tangy flavor that perfectly complements the delicate fish.

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7. Parmesan-Crusted Baked Walleye Recipe Is Downright Delicious (7 Ingredients, 25 Minutes)

by Elisa Schmitz

This Parmesan-crusted baked walleye is a quick, delicious dish made with just 7 ingredients that takes only 25 minutes to prepare. Simply dip the fresh walleye fillets in beaten egg, coat with a mixture of Parmesan, almond flour, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika, then bake until crispy and golden for a flavorful, moist seafood dinner.

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by Elisa Schmitz

8. Baked Walleye with White Wine Sauce

This Baked Walleye with White Wine Sauce is a light and healthy fish dinner that’s ready in just 30 minutes. The flaky walleye is topped with a buttery white wine sauce that’s bursting with flavor and perfect for a classy twist on your usual fish night.

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9. Breaded Walleye Fish Fingers

These Breaded Walleye Fish Fingers are crispy and delicious, made by coating fresh walleye fillets in a fragrant herb breadcrumb mixture and either baking or air frying until golden. They’re perfect for dipping into homemade tartar sauce and make a tasty, gourmet twist on classic fish sticks!

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10. Baked Walleye Recipe with Lemon Butter

This Baked Walleye with Lemon Butter is a quick, flavorful dish that’s ready in just 15 minutes and makes a perfect one-pan dinner. Simply bake the seasoned fish with fresh vegetables in a lemon garlic butter sauce until flaky, then enjoy a delicious, impressive meal that’s easy to prepare and sure to impress!

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11. Flash Baked Walleye Fillets

Flash Baked Walleye Fillets are a quick and easy dish that takes just 15 minutes from start to finish. Simply place seasoned fillets in a baking dish with melted clarified butter and bake at 500°F for 5-7 minutes until flaky and perfectly cooked.

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12. Crispy Cornflake Crusted Baked Walleye

Turn your kitchen into a lakeside diner with this crispy cornflake-crusted baked walleye that’s crunchy on the outside and tender on the inside. Using just a few simple ingredients and no deep fryer, this oven-baked beauty is done in under 20 minutes—easy, nostalgic, and family-approved.

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13. Baked Walleye

Preheat your oven to 400°F, then place 2 walleye fillets skin-side down in a shallow baking dish. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and bake until the fish is opaque and flakes easily, about 10 minutes per inch of thickness. Serve with lemon wedges for a simple, tasty meal!