Description
Deliciously crispy and tender tuna cakes made with fresh ingredients and packed with flavor, perfect for any mealtime.
Ingredients
- 3 cans tuna, drained
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley (or 1 tbsp dried)
- 1 green onion, minced
- 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- 75g panko or coarse breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp mayo
- 2 eggs
- 2 tbsp olive oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Drain the tuna well to remove excess liquid.
- Flake the tuna with a fork and transfer to a large mixing bowl.
- Add minced green onion, parsley, Old Bay seasoning, garlic powder, kosher salt, panko breadcrumbs, Dijon mustard, mayo, and eggs.
- Gently mix all the ingredients until just combined, taking care not to overmix.
- Scoop a generous ⅓ cup of the mixture and form into 8 patties.
- If time permits, chill the patties in the fridge for 15 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
- Cook patties for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
- Work in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the pan.
Notes
Use fresh herbs for the best flavor. Chilling the patties before frying helps them maintain their shape.