Tuna & Olive Croquettes

Submitted by fluffernutter

"I found this recipe when I was researching an article on Spanish food for a food story when the Olympics were in Barcelonoa in 1992. Since then, I've made these so many times, in so many ways. They will accomodate about a zillion variations and still come out delicious. Prep time doesn't include chilling time. I usually prepare the creamed mixture the day or night before."

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 medium onion, minced
• 1⁄4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 (7 ounce) can tuna in water
• milk
• salt & freshly ground black pepper
• 1⁄2 cup pimento stuffed olive
• 1⁄4 cup minced parsley
• 2 tablespoons capers, minced (optional)
• flour, for coating
• 2 eggs, beaten
• breadcrumbs, for coating
• vegetable oil (for frying)

directions

1. Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until soft. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
2. Drain the tuna and measure the liquid. Add enough milk to equal 1/4 cup liquid. Whisk into flour mixture, cooking until thickened.
3. Season with salt and pepper and stir in tuna and olives. Refrigerate the mixture until cold.
4. Shape 1/4 cup of the mixture into a patty. Coat with flour, then egg, then bread crumbs.
5. Fry in a little hot oil in a skillet, turning once or twice, until crisp and golden outside, a total of about 6 minutes per side.

Reviews

[Diet Doctor]

These were really good. I did make a few minor adjustements by adding 2 tsp lemon juice and 3 cloves minced, sauteed garlic. I also put the tuna, olives and parsley in the food processor and pulsed until mixed well prior to adding to the onion mix. I replaced smart balance for the butter and fried in olive oil to make them healthier. I think these would be awesome with Kalamata olives and some goat cheese as well.

 

[Little Bee]

We thought these were just fabulous! I always have these ingredients in the pantry and they are very easy to make I made them up ahead of time. Thanks!

 

[Boomette]

So easy to do. I chopped the olives. Didn't use capers. Delicious. Will do that again for sure :) Made for ZWT 3

 

[Midwest Maven]

Made these for dinner tonight and they were really great. Very flavorful and a cinch to throw together. I'll definitely be making them again, thanks! Made these for ZWT3.

 

[Aunt Cookie]

We really liked these. They had a nice, crispy coating, and the filling was very flavorful. They were a bit of a hassle to make (the mixture was pretty sticky/gummy before cooking), but the results were worth it. I didn't use the optional capers, but I think I will next time -- sounds good. Thanks for posting!