Walleye Banh Mi Sandwich
We took the state fish of Minnesota and gave it a deliciously crispy, Vietnamese-inspired twist with our Walleye Banh Mi recipe. Pan-frying the walleye keeps things nice and easy, no deep fryer required. Yet it still delivers that golden-brown crunch you’re after. Pile it onto warm, L&B Bake-at-Home Petite Baguettes, load it up with classic banh mi toppings — fresh veg, herbs, mayo, and a little jalapeño heat — and boom. You’ve got a sandwich that’s equal parts Midwest comfort and bold, fresh flavor. Perfect for weeknights or impressing your out-of-state guests who’ve never tried our claim to lakewater fame.
Recipe - BURNSVILLE (+Wines & Spirits)
Walleye Banh Mi Sandwich
Prep Time20 Minutes
Servings2
Cook Time10 Minutes
Ingredients
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 - 4-ounce walleye fillets
Juice of ½ lime
Kosher salt, to taste
¼ cup all purpose flour
1 package L&B Bake-at-Home Petite Baguettes, baked according to package instructions
¼ cup mayonnaise
2 large carrots, peeled and cut into matchsticks
1 medium jicama, peeled and cut into matchsticks
1 jalapeño, thinly sliced on the bias
½ bunch cilantro
Directions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the oil. Season the walleye fillets on both sides with salt. Spread the flour onto a plate and dip both sides of the fillets in the flour.
- Fry the fillets until golden brown on both sides and tender, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Season with the lime juice.
- Cut the baguettes in half lengthwise. Evenly spread the mayonnaise on the insides of both baguettes. Place an equal amount of the carrots, jicama, and jalapeño on each baguette. Top each with one fillet and an even amount of the cilantro. Close the sandwiches and serve.
20 minutes
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
2
Servings
Shop Ingredients
Makes 2 servings
Wesson Canola Oil, 24 Ounce
$3.99$0.17/oz
Fresh Walleye Fillets, 0.5 Pound
$12.00 avg/ea$23.99/lb
Limes, 0.33 Pound
$0.99 avg/ea$2.99/lb
Morton Coarse Kosher Salt, 3 Pound
$5.69$1.90/lb
Gold Medal All-Purpose Flour, 5 Pound
$5.49$1.10/lb
L&B Bake-at-Home Petite Baguettes Twin Pack, 2 Each
Deal
$4.29 was $5.29$2.15 each
Hellmann's Real Mayonnaise, 15 Ounce
$4.99$0.33/oz
Bolthouse Farms Matchstix Carrots, 10 Ounce
$2.49$0.25/oz
L&B Jicama Sticks, 14 Ounce
$6.99$0.50/oz
Jalapeno Peppers, 0.1 Pound
$0.40 avg/ea$3.99/lb
Fresh Cilantro Bunch, 1 Each
$1.99
Directions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the oil. Season the walleye fillets on both sides with salt. Spread the flour onto a plate and dip both sides of the fillets in the flour.
- Fry the fillets until golden brown on both sides and tender, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Season with the lime juice.
- Cut the baguettes in half lengthwise. Evenly spread the mayonnaise on the insides of both baguettes. Place an equal amount of the carrots, jicama, and jalapeño on each baguette. Top each with one fillet and an even amount of the cilantro. Close the sandwiches and serve.