Crispy Walleye Patties

Name: Crispy Walleye Patties
Yield: 8 Servings
Ingredients: 1 pound walleye fillets, minced (fresh or frozen) (2 8-ounce fillets); 1/2 cup onion, minced; 1/2 cup celery, minced; 2 tablespoons low-fat mayonnaise; 1 cup crushed crackers, reduced sodium; 1 egg (or 2 tablespoons dried egg mix + 1/4 cup water); 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon dill; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1/2 teaspoon salt; cooking spray; Note: "Minced" means cut up into tiny pieces.

Source: Recipe adapted from Marti Hunt, Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians

Published by the USDA MyPlate Kitchen library. Read from an archived copy of the source page captured 2025-12-31.

Baked instead of fried, these walleye patties are full of flavor with less fat!

Makes

8 Servings

Ingredients

1 pound walleye fillets, minced (fresh or frozen) (2 8-ounce fillets)
1/2 cup onion, minced
1/2 cup celery, minced
2 tablespoons low-fat mayonnaise
1 cup crushed crackers, reduced sodium
1 egg (or 2 tablespoons dried egg mix + 1/4 cup water)
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dill
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
cooking spray
Note: "Minced" means cut up into tiny pieces.

Directions

Wash hands with soap and water.
Preheat oven to 375 °F. Place minced fish in a colander and press firmly to remove as much moisture as possible.
In a medium bowl, mix fish, onion, celery, mayonnaise, crackers, egg, garlic powder, dill, paprika, and salt. Let rest for 10 minutes.
Shape mixture into 8 patties. Spray baking sheet with cooking spray and place patties at least 1 inch apart on the pan.
Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, flip, and bake for another 10 minutes. Serve warm.

Notes

Optional: Serve with a lemon wedge or tartar sauce. Learn more about: Onions Celery Herbs

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