Never Fail Tuna Patties (Salmon Works Too)

Submitted by twissis

"I've made these for so long that I'm not sure of the recipe origin. They never fail, are easy to make & always good. They also work well & impress as a starter if served with crisp veggies, tartar sauce or a light mayo sauce thinned-with-milk & flavored with lime juice, dill & chives. Makes 4 patties of entree size or 6-8 of starter size. *Edited to Add* -- My spec thx to Chef JillAZ for reviewing this recipe for the Freezer Tag Game in the OAMC Forum & for the info she provided. Pls see Note #2 at the end of Prep Steps for this info. :-)"

 

• Ready In: 21mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Yields: 4 Patties
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 (6 ounce) can tuna (water packed)
• 2 medium size eggs
• 2 tablespoons lime juice (preferred, but lemon ok)
• 1 teaspoon dill
• 1⁄4 onion, finely minced (red or white)
• crushed corn flakes, as bonding ingredient
• olive oil, to brown patties

directions

1. Combine 1st 5 ingredients in a mixing bowl.
2. Add corn flakes til you no longer see any liquid in the mixture, but more is usually better.
3. Divide into 4 equal portions on a cutting board.
4. Shape patties & flatten to 3/4 in thickness.
5. Use spatula to transfer carefully to non-stick skillet & saute over med-low heat in olive oil til golden brown & crisp on both sides.
6. Note #1: A variety of dry bonding ingredients can be used. I use crushed corn flakes or Pepperide Farm dressing mix. I don't care for the mushy texture of the end-product or the difficulty holding the patties together when potato is used.
7. Note #2: For OAMC per JillAZ ~ *To freeze* (uncooked patties) prepare recipe thru Prep Step #4. Place patties in a freezer bag w/layers of parchment paper in between. Seal, label & freeze. *To serve* ~ Thaw in fridge or microwave & cook as directed. ~~ Cooked patties can also be frozen wrapped in plastic wrap & placed in a freezer bag. Thaw in fridge or microwave & reheat on stovetop or in oven.

Reviews

[lobquin]

To be honest I hate tuna. I was originally making these for my 2-year-old's lunch. & I actually liked these! Not fishy at all. I used lemon juice & breadcrumbs instead of the cornflakes. I also grated the onion & added some pepper. My son scarfed these down! He loved them. This will be a go to lunch for him now! Thanks.

 

[Bigbird99]

Delicious! I took the advice of the other viewers and used 2 cans of tuna and 3 eggs. For the filler I used uncooked 1 minute oatmeal (I use this in my meatloaf too) and it was wonderful! I didn't have any lemons or limes on hand so I used Lemon Pepper seasoning along with dill and salt and pepper. Cooked with butter. Excellent.... definitely will make this one again!

 

[HealthNutSarah]

These were so delicious! I love that they are easy, quick, and healthy! I doubled them and only used 3 eggs. Also, I used low salt saltine crackers for the bonding ingredient....worked wonderfully. I also used white albacore tuna in pouches (just a preference). They were moist, flavorful, and my house smelled like a seafood restaraunt while they cooked. I served them with tartar sauce, but they are also delicious with plain old ketchup or a squeeze of lemon. Thanks for this awesome recipe that I will definitely use again and again :)

 

[Artandkitchen]

Made for our good friend. We will never forget you ! These patties are super easy to make, juicy and flavorful. I loved the addition of dill as this is one of my favorite herbs! Highly recommended recipe!

 

[JackieOhNo!]

These were fairly simple to make. Without real guidance as to the amount of crushed corn flakes, I started out by adding 1/4 cup. That was not enough, so I added an additional 1/4 cup, and that seemed about right. There really is not much seasoning in this recipe, so I added some salt and black pepper, which really turned this from bland to tasty. I would suggest adding seasonings of your choice. These are also greatly helped by serving with a sauce, tartar or otherwise. I used a wasabi mayo. Made for Culinary Quest 2014.