Tuna Patties

• Ready In: 26 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup  dried  seasoned bread crumbs
• 2  tablespoons  snipped chives or 2  tablespoons  green part scallions
• 1⁄4 cup mayonnaise
• 1  egg yolk
• 1  tablespoon  pickle relish
• 1⁄8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 (6 ounce) cans  chunk light tuna in water, drained
• 2  tablespoons light olive oil or 2  tablespoons  vegetable oil

Directions

1. Spread 1/4 cup of the bread crumbs in an even layer on a sheet of waxed paper, reserve.
2. With kitchen scissors, snip enough chives or green part of scallion to measure 2 tablespoons.
3. In a medium bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, egg yolk, chives, pickle relish, and cayenne pepper until combined.
4. Flake the tuna into a bowl.
5. Add the remaining 1/4 cup bread crumbs and stir until well combined.
6. Drop 1/4 of the tuna mixture onto the crumbs on the waxed paper and form into an oval patty (about 3 inches).
7. Coat both sides in crumbs.
8. Repeat with the remaining tuna mixture and crumbs.
9. Heat the olive or vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
10. Add the patties and cook until golden brown and heated through, about 3 minutes per side.