Description
Indulge in the fresh and zesty flavors of Lemon Garlic Tuna Cakes! These delightful patties are crispy on the outside and tender inside, making them perfect for lunch, dinner, or a quick snack. Packed with high-quality canned tuna, aromatic garlic, and a hint of lemon, they’re sure to impress your guests or brighten up your weeknight meals. Enjoy the ease of preparation while delivering gourmet taste right at home!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (5 oz) high-quality tuna packed in water, drained
- 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine drained tuna, breadcrumbs, parsley, garlic, lemon juice, and beaten egg. Mix until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into patties about 2-3 inches in diameter.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Cook patties for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove from skillet and drain on paper towels. Serve warm with lemon wedges or tartar sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake (45g)
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 282mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 62mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider substituting canned tuna with cooked fresh salmon. Enhance the kick by adding hot sauce to the mixture or serving it on the side. Chill the mixture for 30 minutes before cooking to help patties hold together better.