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Overhead view of tuna patties on a white platter with tarter sauce and lemon wedges.

Tuna Patties

Course: Main Dish, Seafood
Cuisine: American
Keyword: tuna cakes
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Total Time: 23 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 204kcal
Author: Malinda Linnebur
Tuna Patties, also known as Tuna Cakes, are a delicious and budget-friendly meal that can be made easily using ingredients that are likely already in your pantry!
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Ingredients

  • 2 (12oz) (340g) cans tuna, drained well
  • ½ cup (65g) breadcrumbs
  • ¼ cup (35g) minced onion
  • ¼ cup (8g) minced parsley
  • ¼ cup (25g) grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 small lemon, zested and juiced
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3 tablespoons mayonnaise

Instructions

  • In a large bowl combine all ingredients. Season with salt if desired and mix just until thoroughly combined. Divide mixture into 6 equal patties.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium to medium-low heat. Gently lay patties in skillet and fry for 3-4 minutes or until golden brown. Gently flip and brown on other side until golden.

Notes

  1. STORAGE: Place cooled patties in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Can reheat in a skillet over low heat or in the microwave. Or eat them cold!
  2. NUTRITION FACTS: Nutrition calculated using tuna packed in water. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the information shown is just an estimate. This website is not intended as nutritional advice, or a diet or health plan. Readers of this website are ultimately responsible for all decisions pertaining to their health.

Nutrition

Serving: 1patty | Calories: 204kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 74mg | Sodium: 392mg | Potassium: 176mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1015IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 154mg | Iron: 2mg