Thai Walleye Lettuce Wraps with Spicy Chili Crisp

Ingredients:

To prepare walleye-

1# Walleye Filets (skin on, descaled preferred)

2 Tbsp Hoisin Sauce

¼ Cup Spicy Chili Crisp

1 Tbsp Mayonnaise

For lettuce wraps-

1-2 Heads Bibb or Butter lettuce (leaves removed and washed)

1 Cup Shredded Cabbage

¼ Cup Chopped Peanuts

½ Cup Fresh Chopped Herbs (cilantro, basil, mint)

1 Cup crispy rice noodles

1-2 Fresh Limes, cut in wedges

Preparation:

  1. Brush hoisin on top of each walleye filet

  2. Whisk together mayo and chili crisp. Spoon on top of walleye filets and spread evenly to encrust filets.

  3. Place coated filets on a nonstick cooking surface and cook in a preheated grill or oven at approx. 350- 400 degrees. 

  4. Once fish is above 155 degrees internal temp. remove from grill or oven and place on a platter to rest.

  5. On a separate platter arrange lettuce leaves and whatever ingredients you choose to add. Listed in recipe are some traditional options but feel free to get creative with toppings and sauces.

  6. Serve while fish is warm.

Recipe serves approx. 4-6 as an appetizer or 2-3 as an entree