Easy Crowd Pleaser Tuna Cakes
Perfectly crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, these Easy Crowd Pleaser Tuna Cakes are a quick, budget-friendly dish that’s high in protein and loaded with flavor. Featuring pantry staples like canned tuna, breadcrumbs, and mayonnaise combined with fresh parsley, red onion, and a zesty kick of Dijon mustard, these patties come together in just 15 minutes of prep time. Lightly pan-fried to golden perfection, they’re seasoned with hints of garlic and paprika, making them a versatile option for lunch, dinner, or even a casual appetizer. Serve these tuna cakes warm with a squeeze of fresh lemon for a tangy finish, and watch as they become a family favorite that’s as easy as it is delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 5-oz cans Canned tuna
- 1 cup Breadcrumbs
- 2 large Eggs
- 2 tablespoons Mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 0.25 cup Red onion, finely diced
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil (for frying)
- 1 whole Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
Drain the canned tuna well and place it in a large mixing bowl. Use a fork to flake the tuna into small pieces.
Add breadcrumbs, eggs, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, red onion, parsley, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper to the bowl with the tuna. Mix thoroughly until the mixture is cohesive and holds together when pressed.
Divide the mixture into 6 equal portions and shape them into patties about 3 inches wide and 1/2 inch thick.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Place the tuna cakes into the skillet, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and heated through.
Transfer the cooked tuna cakes to a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.
Serve warm with lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over the cakes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
251 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 13.6 g | 17% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.3 g | 11% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 83 mg | 28% | |
| Sodium | 465 mg | 20% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 16.0 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.6 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.5 g | ||
| Protein | 16.7 g | 33% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.5 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 42 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 236 mg | 5% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
