Description
Delicious tuna cakes made with fresh herbs and zesty seasonings, perfect for a memorable meal.
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 and flake it with a fork in a large mixing bowl.
- Add minced green onion, parsley, Old Bay seasoning, garlic powder, kosher salt, panko breadcrumbs, Dijon mustard, mayo, and eggs to the bowl.
- Gently mix until just combined, avoiding overmixing to keep the patties tender.
- Scoop ⅓ cup of the mixture and form into 8 patties. Chill in the fridge for 15 minutes if possible.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
- Cook the patties for 4–5 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve warm with lemon wedges or your favorite sauce.
Notes
Consider adding lemon zest or different herbs like dill or cilantro for variation. If the mixture is too wet, add more panko.
