Description
Tuna patties are a delightful twist on a classic dish, offering a crispy exterior and tender, flavorful interior that will have everyone coming back for more. Perfect for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings, these easy-to-make patties bring friends and family together over delicious bites. With high-quality ingredients and versatile serving options, they can be enjoyed as appetizers or main dishes. Get ready to impress your guests with this simple yet satisfying recipe.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (12 oz) can of high-quality tuna, drained
- 1 cup plain or seasoned breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for frying (vegetable or olive oil)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the drained tuna, breadcrumbs, chopped green onions, eggs, mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Mix until just combined; avoid overmixing to maintain texture.
- Shape the mixture into patties about 1/2 inch thick and place them on a parchment-lined tray.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Fry the patties in batches for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy; do not overcrowd the pan.
- Transfer cooked patties to paper towels to drain excess oil and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: General
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 patty (60g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 55mg