Walleye fish tacos are beer-battered and deep-fried, then topped with fresh veggies then a creamy mayonnaise and sour cream sauce. Often referred to as “Baja-style”, you’ll love these fresh and crisp tacos. They are great for a crowd when everyone can assemble their own tacos with their favorite toppings.

Walleye fish is a freshwater fish known for its unique flavor and flaky flesh. If you can’t find walleye, yellow perch is a great substitute. You can even try cod or halibut in a pinch.

If you like your tacos with a bit of heat, try mixing a little smoky chipotle sauce into the creamy mayonnaise dressing. Or, serve the tacos with thinly sliced fresh jalapeno peppers or pickled peppers. Fresh salsa and guacamole are also a nice addition to the tacos.

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A pile of golden brown fried walleye fish pieces are piled on a plate.

Deep fry the fish until the batter is golden brown and the flish inside is flaky.

A closeup shot of a walleye fish taco with fried fish pieces, tomatoes, cilantro, and a drizzle of sauce.

Drizzle the assembled tacos with the mayonnaise and sour cream sauce.

A walleye fish taco, with greens, tomatoes, and a drizzle of sauce, sits on a square white plate.

Finish assembling the tacos by topping with tomatoes and sauce.

Walleye Fish Tacos Recipe

Jason Bauer

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This recipe is sponsored by Warpig Smokehouse.

Walleye fish tacos are beer-battered and deep-fried, then topped with fresh veggies and creamy mayonnaise and sour cream sauce.

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Preparation 30

Cook 5

Ready in 35

Servings Servings

CourseDinner

InfluenceMexico

DifficultySeasoned

MethodDeep Fry

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Ingredients

Beer Batter

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup dark Mexican beer

Taco Sauce

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 lime juiced
salt and pepper to taste

Walleye Tacos

1 pound walleye fillets
1 sweet onion chopped
24 corn tortillas
2 to 3 Roma tomatoes chopped
1 bunch fresh cilantro leaves chopped

Equipment

deep fryer

Directions

Beer Batter

Mix the flour, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. While whisking, gradually add the beer. Set aside and let the batter rest for 15 minutes before using.

Taco Sauce

In a medium bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, cumin, and lime. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Set aside.

Walleye Tacos

Preheat a deep fryer to 350 degrees F (177 degrees C).
Cut the fish fillets into 1-inch (2 ½ cm) cubes. Coat the chunks in the beer batter, letting any excess drip off.
Deep fry the fish until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain on paper towels and season to taste with salt and pepper.
Warm the tortillas on a griddle or in a skillet, over medium heat, until warmed through and starting to brown, 1 to 2 minutes per side.
Divide the fish between the tortillas, then top with the chopped onions, tomatoes, and cilantro. Drizzle with the sauce and serve immediately.

Nutritional Information

Serving: -1gCalories: 836kcalCarbohydrates: 105gProtein: 35gFat: 33gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 15gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 1071mgPotassium: 1060mgFiber: 12gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 567IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 224mgIron: 5mg