Description
A comforting dish that combines flaky tuna with spices and herbs, perfect for busy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can of quality tuna, drained
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (panko or regular)
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley or dill, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Olive oil, for frying
Instructions
- Drain the canned tuna thoroughly.
- In a large bowl, combine drained tuna, eggs, breadcrumbs, chopped onions, herbs, and spices.
- Mix until well incorporated.
- Form the mixture into palm-sized patties.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until hot.
- Cook patties for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Remove from skillet and let drain on paper towels. Serve warm with a squeeze of lemon.
Notes
For extra crispiness, double-dip in breadcrumbs before frying, or bake at 375°F until golden-brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 patty
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Tuna Patties, comfort food, easy dinner, family recipe