Minnesota Walleye Cakes

Use that fresh-caught walleye to make these tasty fish patties served with a dill mayonnaise.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 624 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1 carrot, shredded
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 stalk celery, diced
• ½ cup dry white wine
• 1 red onion, diced
• 2 cups mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
• 1 tablespoon seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)
• 4 cups panko bread crumbs
• 3 pounds walleye fillets
• 2 tablespoons oil for frying, or as needed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

Place walleye fillets in a baking dish, pour in wine, and season with salt and pepper. Bake in the preheated oven until the fish flakes easily with a fork, about 20 minutes. Allow the fish to cool and break it into large chunks. Set aside.

Step 3

Mix carrot, red onion, celery, panko crumbs, 2 cups mayonnaise, seafood seasoning, and 1 teaspoon salt in a bowl until well blended. Add the walleye, mixing gently so the chunks of fish don't break apart. Shape the mixture into 12 patties.

Step 4

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. Fry the patties until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes per side.

Step 5

Whisk lemon juice and fresh dill into 1 cup mayonnaise in a bowl. Drizzle the sauce over the walleye cakes and serve.