Easy Tuna Cakes

Submitted by Princess Pea

"Published in Light & Tasty as Easy Crab Cakes. We like them best with tuna!"

 

• Ready In: 16mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 2 (6 ounce) cans albacore tuna, drained and flaked
• 1 cup seasoned bread crumbs, divided
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1⁄4 cup finely chopped green onion
• 1⁄4 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper
• 1⁄4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1⁄8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon butter

directions

1. In a large bowl, combine the tuna, 1/3 cup bread crumbs, egg, onions, red pepper, mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic powder and cayenne.
2. Divide mixture into eight portions; shape into 2-inch balls.
3. Roll balls in remaining bread crumbs.
4. Flatten to 1/2 inch thickness.
5. In a large nonstick skillet, cook tuna cakes in butter for 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown.

Reviews

[Berrynicechica]

Quick and easy to make. They were delicious, and my hubby went for thirds.

 

[Lucky in Bayview]

These turned out pretty good. Super fast to put together. They didn't seem to want to firm up, so I put the lid on the pan and tuned the heat down and they firmed up fine. We trying to eat more tuna so I think we'll use this as a base recipe for tuna burgers. Thanks for posing the recipe.

 

[PRUITTSD]

Haven't made this yet but old bay will be added.

 

[Love2Experiment]

This recipe is great! We're having a heat wave here in the Pacific Northwest and I was looking for something easy and quick to make for dinner. This did the trick. I made it as written other than using Lite Miracle Whip instead of Mayo (hubby's preference) and added just a touch of olive oil to the butter in the pan while frying. Served it was a cold green salad dressed with olive oil and balsalmic vinegar. May add a dash of hot sauce next time, and there will be a next time. I'm planning on serving this next week when out of town company is here. Thanks for sharing!

 

[MTpockets]

I never made tuna cakes before so this was new to me. I needed something quick and easy for dinner since I was really running behind and needed to get dinner on the table quickly. This did the trick. Not only was this quick to throw together it was delicious as well. We really enjoyed these. I followed the recipe as stated and they came out perfect. I will make these again. Thank you for sharing!!