Walleye with Basil-Tomato Sauce
Delicious walleye recipe with fresh basil tomato sauce. Easy, flavorful, and perfect for seafood lovers. Try it today at Walleye Direct!
Walleye with Basil-Tomato Sauce
By Walleye Direct
Prep time:
10 minutes
Cook time:
15 minutes
Servings:
2
Ingredients
- 2 walleye fillets
- 1 small shallot, minced
- 10 ounces of grape/cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2½ tablespoons of olive oil, separated
- Splash of dry white wine
- ½ teaspoon of dried basil
- Splash of water
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly cracked pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Rinse the fillets under cold water and pat completely dry with paper towels. Season with kosher salt on both sides. Over medium-high heat, add enough oil to coat the bottom of a non-stick skillet. When it starts to shimmer, lay the fish flesh-side down.
- Cook until the fish turns golden on the flesh side, cooking it most of the way through on this side. Remove the fish from the pan and set aside.
- Add 1 tablespoon of oil to the same pan. Reduce heat to medium, then add the shallot and a pinch of salt, stirring frequently, until softened. Add a splash of white wine, scrape the bottom of the pan, and simmer until evaporated.
- Add the tomatoes, basil and a splash of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook until the tomatoes soften into a sauce, about 7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add more water if necessary. Stir in the butter and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Lay the walleye skin-side down on top of the sauce. Cover and simmer on low for 2-3 minutes, until the fish warms through and re-moistens. Turn off the heat, drizzle olive oil on top, and serve with rice, couscous or orzo.
