Cooking Walleye Cheeks

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Indulge in the rich flavors of this creamy paprika walleye cheeks recipe, perfectly balancing the tenderness of walleye with a robust and aromatic sauce infused with tomato, smoked and sweet paprikas, and a burst of fresh spinach. Ideal as a seafood main course, this dish celebrates the best flavors of the ocean with contemporary flair.

Ingredients

🐟 1 lb walleye cheeks
🧂 1 tsp salt
🌶️ 1 tsp black pepper
🥜 3 tbsp peanut oil
🧅 ½ cup onion, chopped
🌶️ ½ cup red bell pepper, chopped
🧄 2-4 cloves garlic, minced
🍅 2 tbsp tomato paste, Unico brand
🌶️ 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
🍗 ¾ cup chicken broth
🌶️ 1 tsp smoked paprika
🌶️ 1 tbsp sweet paprika
🥬 2 handfuls fresh baby spinach
🥛 1 cup whipping cream, Beatrice brand
🍋 1 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions

1- Season the walleye cheeks:

Use salt, black pepper, and sweet paprika to season the walleye cheeks.

2- Heat the oil:

Use 3 tablespoons of peanut oil in a Breville electric wok or a large saucepan over medium-high heat.

3- Cook the walleye cheeks:

Add the seasoned walleye cheeks to the hot oil. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring to ensure even browning.

4- Remove from pan:

Take the cooked cheeks out of the pan and set them aside.

5- Sauté onions and peppers:

Add chopped onion and red bell pepper to the pan. Sauté for about 2 minutes.

6- Add garlic:

Add minced garlic and sauté for an additional 2 minutes.

7- Add tomato paste:

Stir in crushed red pepper flakes and Unico tomato paste. Cook for about 1 minute while stirring.

8- Combine with broth:

Gradually pour in chicken broth, stirring continuously.

9- Add smoked paprika:

Incorporate smoked paprika and stir well.

10- Add spinach:

Fold in fresh baby spinach, stirring until wilted.

11- Add cream:

Pour in Beatrice whipping cream, stirring until fully combined.

12- Add lemon juice:

Add lemon juice and continue cooking until sauce thickens.

13- Return cheeks to pan:

Return walleye cheeks to the pan, gently stirring them into the sauce.

14- Let dish rest:

Turn off the heat and let the dish rest for 5-10 minutes for thickening.

Prep Time: 15-20 minutes
Cook Time: 8-9 minutes
Total Time: 25-30 minutes
Equipment: Breville electric wok, orange silicone spatula, tongs, various bowls, brown serving bowl