Tuna Fish Cakes
Turn pantry staples into a gourmet delight with these flavorful Tuna Fish Cakes! Made with protein-packed canned tuna, zesty Dijon mustard, and a hint of fresh parsley and green onions, these golden-crisp patties boast a perfect balance of texture and taste. Bound together with breadcrumbs, a touch of mayo, and a splash of lemon juice, these easy-to-make fish cakes come together in just 25 minutes, making them an ideal recipe for busy weeknights or last-minute dinner plans. Pan-fried to perfection in olive oil, they’re irresistibly crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Serve them as a light main course alongside a fresh salad, or pair with tartar sauce or lemon wedges for an appetizer that’s bound to impress. Whether you're looking for a quick meal or a crowd-pleasing dish, these Tuna Fish Cakes are a savory standout! Perfect for seafood lovers searching for quick tuna recipes or easy fish cake ideas.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cans canned tuna
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
- 2 stalks green onions (chopped)
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoons olive oil (for frying)
Instructions
Drain the canned tuna thoroughly and transfer it to a large mixing bowl.
Add the breadcrumbs, egg, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, fresh parsley, green onions, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to the bowl with the tuna.
Mix everything together until well combined and the mixture holds together when pressed.
Scoop out about 1/4 cup of the mixture and shape it into a patty roughly 1/2 inch in thickness. Repeat until all the mixture is used, forming about 8 patties.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Once the oil is hot, carefully place the fish cakes in the skillet, ensuring there’s enough space between them to flip easily.
Cook the patties for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy.
Transfer the cooked fish cakes to a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.
Serve the tuna fish cakes warm with your choice of side or sauce, such as a salad, tartar sauce, or lemon wedges.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
361 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 18.7 g | 24% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.0 g | 15% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 84 mg | 28% | |
| Sodium | 783 mg | 34% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 21.4 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.4 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.4 g | ||
| Protein | 26.9 g | 54% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.1 mcg | 21% | |
| Calcium | 46 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 2.4 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 319 mg | 7% | |
*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.
