Double Almond Pickerel Fillets

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Pickerel(or walleye) is one of our favourites- a very sweet fish, and if we're lucky it goes straight from the river to the pan. You could substitute sole if you like. A variation of a canadian living recipe from way back.

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Steps

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Place flour in a shallow bowl.

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In another bowl combine egg and salt.

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In last bowl combine bread crumbs and almonds.

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Coat fish in flour , then eggs and lastly crumb mixture , coating all sides well.

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Place on a rack to dry a bit.

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In a large skillet melt 2 t.

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Of the butter.

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Cook fish over medium high heat , turning once and adding an additional 2 t.

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Butter , until fish flakes easily , about 5 minutes.

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Transfer fish , with a slotted spoon , to a plate and keep warm.

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In the skillet melt the remaining butter and cook the sliced almonds until lightly browned- watch carefully.

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Add lemon juice , salt and pepper and pour over fish.

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Ingredients

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flour, egg, salt, fine dry breadcrumb, ground almonds, pickerel fillets, butter, sliced almonds, fresh lemon juice, salt and pepper