Best Tuna Patties

5 from 20 votes

These tuna patties are a great way to start adding tuna to your diet. The recipe is simple, easy, and ready in less than 20 minutes. Serve them as appetizers and sides or in sandwiches and wraps. They also make perfect lunch box meals too

Course Appetizer, Side, Snack

Cuisine American

Keyword Tuna Patties

Prep Time 3 minutes

Cook Time 6 minutes

Total Time 9 minutes

Servings patties

Calories 107kcal

Author Veena Azmanov

Equipment

Ingredients

2 cans Tuna 5 to 6 oz each, drained
1 tsp Onion powder
¼ tsp Garlic powder (1 small)
1 tsp Mustard paste
½ cup Fresh herbs chopped (cilantro, parsley, dill)
½ cup Fresh bread crumbs (2 slices)
1 Egg
2 tbsp Parmesan grated
½ tsp Salt
½ tsp Pepper
1 tsp Chili red/green (optional)

To fry

1 tbsp Olive oil or Butter

Metric - US customary

Instructions

Drain the tuna well in a colander.
In a mixing bowl combine all ingredients with the tuna except the egg. Taste and adjust for seasoning.
Then add the egg and combine well. You should be able to shape the mixture into a little patty. If not add a few more breadcrumbs or a tablespoon of water.
Divide the mixture into four or six small patties.
Add oil or butter to a frying pan or cast-iron skillet on medium heat.
Cook the patties for 3 minutes on each side until lightly golden
Serve hot with ketchup, mayonnaise, or tartar sauce

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