Tuna Cake Recipe
20 minute Tuna Cakes have a crispy outside and flaky middle with red onion, jalapeno and spices to make them so flavorful you won't even miss the meat.
Ingredients
- 2 cans Tuna we used light flaked tuna
- 1 Jalapeno seeded and diced small
- 1 cup Red Onion diced
- 1 Egg
- 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
- 1/2 cup Breadcrumbs we use Italian style
- 1/2 tsp Parsley dried is fine
- pinch Salt
- 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs for rolling *optional
- 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil
Instructions
- Begin by draining tuna well, you want to ensure you have no excess moisture. Place tuna in medium bowl and flake lightly with a fork.
- Add all ingredients (minus the Panko) and mix well to combine. Meanwhile heat a medium pan with 1 tbsp of vegetable oil over medium heat. *you will need to add more oil as you cook through your 6 patties.
- Set up your patty making station:You will need a small bowl with Panko crumbs for rolling patties, measuring cup for forming as well as a separate plate to place patties on once formed.
- Using your measuring cup (we use the 1/4 measure) fill with tuna mixture and pack firmly. Flip the mixture out onto your hand and gently press down to ensure the patty is held together. Roll in panko and set aside. Continue until all patties are made (we get 6 from 2 cans).
- Gently place 2-3 tuna cakes in your heated pan and allow to cook 2-3 minutes per side until nicely golden. Flip and repeat.
- Serve over a bed of lettuce or with a side of Quinoa.