Italian Tuna Patties
Transform your weekly menu with these irresistible Italian Tuna Patties—a quick and flavorful dish that’s as nutritious as it is satisfying. Made with pantry staples like canned tuna, breadcrumbs, and Parmesan cheese, these golden-brown patties are infused with zesty lemon, aromatic garlic, and herbs like parsley and oregano. Ready in just 20 minutes, they’re perfect for a weeknight dinner or as an easy appetizer. Pan-fried in olive oil for a crispy exterior, these patties pair beautifully with a fresh squeeze of lemon, a side salad, or your favorite dipping sauce. Perfectly seasoned and packed with protein, these patties are a simple yet elegant way to elevate tuna to a restaurant-worthy dish. Keywords: Italian tuna patties recipe, easy tuna patties, crispy tuna cakes, quick seafood dinner, tuna recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cans (5 oz each) canned tuna
- 0.5 cup breadcrumbs
- 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 whole eggs
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
Drain the canned tuna thoroughly and transfer it to a large mixing bowl.
Add the breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, eggs, parsley, minced garlic, lemon zest, dried oregano, salt, and pepper to the bowl.
Mix all the ingredients together until well combined. The mixture should hold together when pressed. If it’s too dry, add a little olive oil or water; if it’s too wet, add more breadcrumbs.
Divide the mixture into 8 equal portions and shape each portion into a patty about 2 1/2 inches in diameter.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Place the patties in the skillet without overcrowding, cooking them in batches if necessary.
Cook for about 3–4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
Transfer the cooked patties to a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.
Serve the tuna patties warm with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice, a side salad, or your favorite dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
700 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 46.5 g | 60% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.0 g | 60% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 392 mg | 131% | |
| Sodium | 2514 mg | 109% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 46.1 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.1 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.3 g | ||
| Protein | 28.9 g | 58% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 350 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 5.5 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 255 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.
