Walleye Fillets

[Daredevl]

Ill lighten up this post with a question.Any tips or suggestions in the storage of fillets.Also does anyone cut out the cheeks on walleyes,if so lets hear some preparation methods.

[Big Frank 25]

Lightin up? I can keep them for you! I put a little water in to cover, squease out the air and freeze. Cheeks are neat! Save a mess (paper milk carton) in the freezer then drop in seasoned boiling water.

[WALLEYE MIKE]

I use the Food Saver. Vacumm pack.

[sfw1960]

HEY!!!
You say you want me to eat those cheeks for YOU???

mmmmmmmmmmmm........ :-},,,,,,,

[kroppe]

A recent issue of In-Fisherman magazine had a recipe called "Chili Dusted Catfish", or similar. I used the recipe for walleye and it was excellent.

I forget the proportions, but it's just as easy to wing it. Put some cayenne pepper, chili powder, paprika, salt and black pepper in a bowl large enough to fit the filets. Dip the filets in milk , drain, then cover on both side with the spice mixture. Mine were totally red/black because I like 'em spicy. You can be the judge as to how much spice you want on them.

Bake at 375 on a greased baking sheet until done.

Served with rice and a fresh green salad is some good eatin.

p.s. I also use the same spice mixture on hamburgers on the grill and it is fantastic.