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Description
This recipe provides instructions for making classic tuna cakes using canned tuna, breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, and seasonings. Pan-fried until golden brown, these cakes are simple to prepare.
Ingredients
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- 2 (5-ounce) cans tuna, drained and flaked
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1/4 cup finely chopped celery
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for frying)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the drained and flaked tuna, breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, beaten egg, chopped celery, chopped onion, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
- Form the mixture into 6-8 patties, about 1-inch thick.
- Heat the olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat.
- Carefully place the tuna cakes in the hot skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and heated through.
- Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- Tartar sauce or a squeeze of fresh lemon are great options for serving.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 8 min
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 patty
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 9
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 7
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 10
- Cholesterol: 40