Description
Spicy Sriracha Tuna Cakes pack a serious flavor punch that’ll wake up your taste buds with their zesty kick. Crispy on the outside and tender inside, these quick protein-packed bites deliver a seriously addictive seafood snack perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cans (5 ounces/142 grams each) tuna
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
Binding and Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon sriracha
- 1 tablespoon chopped green onions
Spices and Seasonings:
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Grab a spacious mixing bowl and thoroughly blend 2 cans (10 ounces total) of drained tuna, ½ cup breadcrumbs, 1 beaten egg, 2 tablespoons mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon sriracha, ½ teaspoon each of garlic and onion powder, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, and chopped green onions until the ingredients form a cohesive mixture.
- Separate the tuna mixture into 4-6 uniform portions, gently pressing each into a compact patty measuring approximately ½ inch in thickness.
- Pour 2 tablespoons olive oil into a large skillet, heating over medium temperature (350°F) until the oil shimmers and becomes glossy.
- Carefully position the tuna patties into the heated skillet, allowing each side to cook for 3-4 minutes until achieving a golden-brown, crispy exterior.
- Shift the perfectly cooked tuna cakes onto a paper towel-lined plate, which will absorb any lingering excess oil and help maintain their delectable crispness.
- Serve these spicy tuna cakes immediately with your preferred dipping sauce or complementary side dish while they remain warm and appetizing.
Notes
- Drain the tuna completely to prevent soggy cakes that fall apart during cooking.
- Adjust sriracha quantity based on personal heat tolerance, starting with less and adding more to suit your spice preference.
- For a gluten-free version, swap breadcrumbs with almond flour or crushed gluten-free crackers.
- Refrigerate patties for 15 minutes before cooking to help them hold together better during pan-frying.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Tuna
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 277 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 540 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 21 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg