Description
Crispy tuna patties deliver a speedy dinner solution that saves you precious weeknight cooking time. Packed with protein and flavor, these golden rounds come together quickly and satisfy hunger without breaking the bank.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 (5 oz) tuna
- 1 large egg
- ⅓ cup breadcrumbs
Supporting Ingredients:
- ¼ cup onion
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Seasonings:
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley
- 23 tablespoons vegetable oil
Instructions
- Thoroughly drain two 5-ounce cans of tuna, then delicately break the fish into small flakes using a fork inside a medium mixing bowl.
- Add ¼ cup finely chopped onion, 2 minced garlic cloves, 2 tablespoons mayonnaise, and 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard to the tuna.
- Crack 1 large egg into the mixture and incorporate 1 tablespoon lemon juice, ½ teaspoon smoked paprika, 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper.
- Gently fold ⅓ cup plain breadcrumbs into the blend until your mixture coheres completely. Add extra breadcrumbs if your patties seem too moist.
- Shape the mixture into 6 compact patties using your hands, ensuring each is uniformly sized.
- Warm 3 tablespoons vegetable oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat, which should register around 350°F.
- Carefully place patties in the hot oil and cook for 3-4 minutes until the bottom turns a deep golden brown.
- Flip patties and cook an additional 3-4 minutes, achieving a crispy exterior on both sides.
- Transfer the hot patties onto a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil before serving immediately.
Notes
- Always drain the tuna completely to prevent soggy patties and ensure a crisp exterior.
- For gluten-free options, swap breadcrumbs with almond meal or gluten-free panko.
- Cold tuna mixture helps patties hold together better when forming and frying.
- Adding a dash of hot sauce or extra herbs can personalize the flavor profile to your taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Tuna
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 333 kcal
- Sugar: 0.8 g
- Sodium: 540 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18.9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1.2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 93 mg