Walleye Chowder

Chuck in Killbuck's Note:

The Walleye is a member of the perch family and the perch is without a doubt the sweetest tasting freshwater fish there is. This recipe is from an old fishing magazine I found years ago and is one of the best fish chowders I've ever eaten. If you love walleye you have to try it.

• Total Time: 55 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 35 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 8 slices thick sliced bacon
• 1 large onion , chopped
• 1 stalk celery , chopped
• ¼ cup flour
• 2 medium potatoes , peeled and diced large
• ½ cup white wine
• 2 cups fish stock or 2 cups chicken stock
• 2 cups milk
• ½ green pepper , chopped
• ½ red pepper , chopped
• 1 cup frozen corn
• 1 bay leaf
• salt
• pepper
• 2 lbs deboned walleyed pike fillet , diced large,same size as potatoes

Directions:

1. In a large saucepan, saute bacon until crisp.
2. Remove, drain, crumble bacon.
3. Set aside.
4. Remove bacon fat from pan, leaving one tablespoon in pan.
5. Add celery and onion to pan.
6. Saute until tender.
7. Sprinkle with flour, stirring constantly.
8. Cook 3 minutes.
9. Add potatoes, stock, wine and bay leaf.
10. Simmer until potatoes are barely soft.
11. Add all remaining ingredients.
12. Cook until the walleye is just tender.
13. Do not overcook.
14. Sprinkle crumbled bacon over the top and serve.

Reviews

[Kaarin]

I am so happy I found this recipe! We fish a lot, and were sick of the same ole fried fish. I made this with walleye and bass (that's what we caught!) and the chowder was just wonderful. The only thing I left out was the corn (I didn't have any). I like my food to look good, and all the veggies made this nice and colorful. Thanks!

[Joanie Biddulph]

I agree, this is one of, if not, the best chowder I have tasted. In Quebec, where I live, we call Walleye--Dore. I would not change a thing on this recipe. Thanks for sharing. Joanie Biddulph