Tuna Patties
Prep
10 mins
Cook
8 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
These tuna patties have become a weeknight favorite in my kitchen because they're ready in under twenty minutes and honestly cost just a few dollars to make. I love that canned tuna is packed with omega 3 fatty acids that are great for your heart and brain, plus it means no special shopping required. The bright lemon juice and fresh herbs keep things from tasting fishy, and that little kick of hot sauce adds so much flavor without any fuss. They're crispy on the outside, tender inside, and perfect with just some lemon wedges on the side.
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Ingredients
- 2 canstuna(5 to 6 ounce cans)
- 2 teaspoonsdijon mustard
- 237 mlwhite bread torn into small pieces
- 1 teaspoonlemon zest
- 1 tablespoonlemon juice
- 1 tablespoonwater(or liquid from the cans of tuna)
- 2 tablespoonschopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoonschopped fresh chives(green onions, or shallots)
- 1salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1a couple squirts of crystal hot sauce or tabasco
- 11 raw egg
- 2 tablespoonsextra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoonbutter
- 1lemon wedges(for serving)
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Instructions
- 1
Drain the liquid from the tuna cans. If you are using tuna packed in water, reserve a tablespoon of the tuna water, and add a teaspoon of olive oil to the tuna mixture in the next step.
- 2
In a medium bowl, combine the tuna, mustard, torn white bread, lemon zest, lemon juice, water, parsley, chives, and hot sauce. Sprinkle on some salt and freshly ground black pepper. Taste the mixture before adding the egg to see if it needs more seasoning to your taste. Mix in the egg.
- 3
Divide the mixture into 4 parts. With each part, form into a ball and then flatten into a patty. Place onto a wax paper-lined tray and chill for an hour. (You can skip the chilling if you are short on time. Chilling just helps the patties stay together when you cook them.)
- 4
Heat the olive oil and a little butter (for taste) in a cast iron or stick-free skillet on medium high. Gently place the patties in the pan, and cook until nicely browned, 3 to 4 minutes on each side. Serve with wedges of lemon. You can also serve with tartar sauce on slider buns for a tuna burger. Did you love the recipe? Give us some stars and leave a comment below!
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