Minnesota Walleye Cakes

3 pounds walleye fillets

salt and ground black pepper to taste

½ cup dry white wine

1 carrot, shredded

1 red onion, diced

1 stalk celery, diced

4 cups panko bread crumbs

2 cups mayonnaise

1 tablespoon seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)

1 teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons oil for frying, or as needed

3 tablespoons lemon juice

1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill

1 cup mayonnaise

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

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.

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.

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.

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