Crispy Pan-Fried Walleye Pike: My Favourite Easy Walleye…

Ingredients

• 4 walleye pike fillets, skin removed, about 6 oz each
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 cup cold sparkling water or beer
• 1 large egg
• Vegetable or canola oil for frying (approx. 1–2 cups)
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 small garlic clove, minced
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 tsp finely chopped fresh parsley
• 1/2 tsp fresh thyme leaves (optional)