Tuna & Olive Croquettes
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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.
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- 45mins
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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
- 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.
- Drain the tuna and measure the liquid. Add enough milk to equal 1/4 cup liquid. Whisk into flour mixture, cooking until thickened.
- Season with salt and pepper and stir in tuna and olives. Refrigerate the mixture until cold.
- Shape 1/4 cup of the mixture into a patty. Coat with flour, then egg, then bread crumbs.
- 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.
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"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."
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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.
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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.
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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!
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So easy to do. I chopped the olives. Didn't use capers. Delicious. Will do that again for sure :) Made for ZWT 3
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