Crispy Tuna Croquettes

Submitted by La Dilettante

"Good old childhood favorite with an Oriental twist---easy to throw together for a quick supper. Delicious served alongside a baby-greens salad with sweet citrus vinaigrette."

 

• Ready In: 10mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Yields: 4 croquettes
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 (6 ounce) can tuna, water-packed, well-drained
• 1 1⁄2 cups stale breadcrumbs
• 3 scallions, finely minced
• 1⁄4 cup water chestnut, chopped
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
• 1⁄2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, crushed
• 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
• 2 teaspoons soy sauce
• 4 tablespoons vegetable oil

directions

1. Mix all ingredients except oil. Mix well, and form into four patties. Heat oil in skillet and fry patties, turning to brown on both sides. Transfer to paper towels and drain well.
2. For an appetizer, form into 16 smaller mini-patties.

Reviews

[East Wind Goddess]

What a great blend of flavors--I loved this!! My mother used to enjoy salmon patties, but can't eat salmon now, so I thought this would make a great substitute. The Asian flavors complement tuna (in my case, albacore) so well and make this dish like a sophisticated version of a family favorite. I added a pinch of lemongrass in keeping with the theme and used 1 T sesame oil blended into the frying oil. Definitely a keeper-- thanks, Dilettante!

 

[mymankant]

Hmmm, so-so as written I was kicking myself for succumbing to the fake-spice of lemon-pepper - maybe I will try it again minus that ingredient and try something like cilantro instead, or lemongrass. The lemon-pepper I bought goes in the garbage right now!