Walleye Cheek Recipes

Ingredients

• ½ pound walleye cheeks, trimmed and cleaned
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• ½ teaspoon sea salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• Juice of ½ lemon (approximately 1½ tablespoons)
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• ¼ cup cornmeal
• ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 egg, beaten
• 2 tablespoons water
• ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
• 1 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
• ¾ pound walleye cheeks, trimmed and cleaned
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 4 cups fish stock (or chicken stock)
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon thyme (fresh or dried)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• ½ cup sweet corn kernels (optional)