Walleye in a Pistachio Crust

Walleye in a Pistachio Crust

1 1/2 cups pistachios, coarsely chopped
1/1/2 cup bread crumbs
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 cup flour
2 eggs lightly beaten
2 tbsp milk
4 skinless 6 ounce fillets
4 tbsp butter
4 tbsp oil

Combine pistachios, bread crumbs, salt, and pepper. Place on a sheet of wax paper. Pour flour on another sheet of wax paper. In bowl, whisk together eggs and milk. Dry walleye fillets. Dredge in flour, dip in egg mixture and coat with pistachio and bread crumb mixture. In large skillet, melt 2 tblsp. Butter with 2 tblsp oil. Add 2 fillets and sauté over medium heat until golden brown on both sides. Transfer to platter and repeat with the other 2 fillets.

Serve with Artichoke tartar sauce:
1 cup pureed canned artichokes
3 tablespoons minced onion
1 cup mayo
cayenne pepper to taste.
Blend together and chill for one hour.