Description
Whipping up Asian Style Tuna Cakes with Spicy Mayo brings zesty seafood magic to your dinner table in minutes. Crispy, golden patties packed with fresh tuna and bold Asian flavors will have your family asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 can (5 oz) tuna
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
Seasonings and Wet Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 green onions
- 1 teaspoon ginger powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Chili sauce
Instructions
- Grab a large mixing bowl and dump in the entire 5 oz can of drained tuna, making sure no liquid remains.
- Add 1 cup panko breadcrumbs, 2 chopped green onions, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1 tsp ginger powder, 1 tsp garlic powder, and 3 tbsp mayonnaise into the bowl.
- Use your hands to thoroughly blend all ingredients until they form a cohesive mixture that holds together easily.
- Gently form the mixture into compact patties, each approximately 2 inches in diameter and about ½ inch thick.
- Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat (375°F) until the oil shimmers slightly.
- Carefully place the tuna patties into the hot skillet, cooking for 4-5 minutes until the bottom turns a deep golden brown.
- Flip the patties and cook the opposite side for another 4-5 minutes, ensuring an even golden color and crispy exterior.
- While the cakes cook, whisk 3 tbsp mayonnaise with 1-2 tbsp chili sauce to create a spicy dipping sauce that complements the tuna cakes.
- Transfer the hot tuna cakes onto a serving plate and serve immediately alongside the spicy mayo for dipping.
Notes
- Drain tuna thoroughly to prevent soggy cakes and ensure a crisp exterior when pan-frying.
- Use fresh green onions for the brightest flavor and chop them finely to distribute evenly throughout the mixture.
- For a gluten-free version, swap panko breadcrumbs with almond flour or gluten-free breadcrumbs to maintain the cake’s structure.
- Let the tuna mixture rest for 10 minutes before forming patties to help the ingredients bind together and create a more cohesive texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-10 minutes
- Category: Tuna
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 488 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 940 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 27 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg