Description
Crispy Tuna Patties are my go-to weeknight savior when dinner needs to be quick and delicious. Packed with flavor and ready in minutes, these golden-brown patties bring serious satisfaction to the table.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 2 (5 ounces) cans of tuna, drained
- 1 large egg
- ⅓ cup plain breadcrumbs
Seasoning and Flavor Enhancers:
- ¼ cup finely chopped onion
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley
Cooking Ingredient:
- 23 tablespoons vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Grab two 5-ounce cans of tuna and thoroughly drain the liquid, ensuring no excess moisture remains. Carefully flake the tuna into fine pieces using a fork inside a medium mixing bowl.
- Add ¼ cup finely chopped onion, 2 minced garlic cloves, 2 tablespoons mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 1 large egg, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice directly into the tuna. Sprinkle ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, and ½ teaspoon smoked paprika over the mixture.
- Incorporate 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley if desired, then blend all ingredients until completely combined and uniform in texture.
- Introduce ⅓ cup plain breadcrumbs into the mixture, stirring gently. Check consistency – the mixture should hold together without being too dry or wet. Add extra breadcrumbs in small increments if needed.
- Shape the mixture into 6 evenly sized patties, pressing firmly to ensure they maintain structural integrity.
- Heat 3 tablespoons vegetable oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat (375°F). Carefully place patties into the hot oil, avoiding overcrowding.
- Cook patties for 3-4 minutes on the first side until a deep golden-brown crust forms. Gently flip and cook an additional 3-4 minutes on the reverse side.
- Transfer crispy patties to a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil. Serve immediately while hot and crunchy.
Notes
- Pat the tuna dry before flaking to prevent excess moisture and ensure crispy patties.
- Use fresh breadcrumbs for a lighter texture, or panko for extra crunch.
- For a gluten-free version, swap breadcrumbs with almond meal or crushed gluten-free crackers.
- Experiment with different herbs like dill or chives to customize the flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Tuna
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 366 kcal
- Sugar: 0.7 g
- Sodium: 636 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 23 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 83 mg