Description
Lemon Garlic Tuna Cakes are a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that combines tuna, garlic, and lemon for a delightful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans of tuna, drained
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for frying)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the drained tuna, breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, egg, minced garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
- Mix until all ingredients are well combined.
- Form the mixture into patties, about 2-3 inches in diameter.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Cook the patties for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.
- Remove from skillet and place on paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Serve warm with a side of your choice.
Notes
- For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free breadcrumbs.
- These cakes can be baked in the oven at 375°F for 15-20 minutes instead of frying.
- Serve with a fresh salad or dipping sauce for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Lemon Garlic Tuna Cakes, Tuna Cakes, Easy Tuna Recipe, Healthy Tuna Dish