Description
Delicious and crunchy tuna patties made with quality canned tuna, seasoned panko, and fresh herbs, perfect for weeknight meals or gatherings.
Ingredients
- 1 (5 oz) can tuna in water, drained very well
- 1 (12 oz) can tuna in water, drained very well
- 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs (plus an additional 2 tbsp)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped red onions
- 3 tsp minced garlic
- 2 tsp dried parsley
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp dried dill
- 1/8 tsp crushed red pepper
- 1/2 tsp celery seeds
- 2 tsp black pepper
- 1 1/4 tsp salt
- 3 tbsp mayonnaise
- 2 tsp lemon zest
- 3 tsp lemon juice
- 3 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/4 – 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs (for coating)
- 6 tbsp vegetable oil (add more as needed)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained tuna, panko, grated Parmesan, chopped red onions, minced garlic, dried parsley, onion powder, dill, crushed red pepper, celery seeds, black pepper, salt, mayonnaise, lemon zest, lemon juice, and beaten eggs.
- Mix all ingredients thoroughly until well combined.
- Use a 1/4 measuring cup to scoop the mixture and form it into patties.
- In a frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat.
- Once the oil is hot, add the patties to the pan and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side until they turn golden-brown and crispy.
- Remove the patties from the pan and place them on a paper towel to absorb excess oil.
Notes
Taste the mixture before frying to adjust seasoning as needed. For extra crunch, coat patties in panko before frying.
