Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsHerbie's On The ParkPan Seared Walleye Cakes Recipe

Pan Seared Walleye Cakes Recipe

Time45m
Serves4

garlic sauteed spinach | lemon aioli | old bay seasoning

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Ingredients

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Walleye Cakes

Garlic Sauteed Spinach

Method

Walleye Cakes

  1. 1

    Prepare the Walleye

    In a medium pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the walleye fillets and poach for about 10 minutes or until cooked through. Remove from water and let cool slightly.

  2. 2

    Mix the Ingredients

    In a large bowl, flake the cooked walleye into small pieces. Add breadcrumbs, egg, Old Bay seasoning, Dijon mustard, chopped green onions, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.

  3. 3

    Form the Cakes

    Shape the mixture into patties, about 2-3 inches wide. You should have about 6-8 cakes.

  4. 4

    Cook the Cakes

    In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the walleye cakes and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy.

Garlic Sauteed Spinach

  1. 5

    Sauté the Garlic

    In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute, until fragrant.

  2. 6

    Add the Spinach

    Add the fresh spinach to the pan and cook, stirring frequently, for about 3-4 minutes until it wilts down.

  3. 7

    Season the Spinach

    Season with salt and black pepper, stir to combine, and remove from heat.

Lemon Aioli

  1. 8

    Combine Ingredients

    In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until smooth and creamy.

  2. 9

    Serve

    Transfer the aioli to a serving dish and refrigerate until ready to serve.

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