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

Tuna Patties

Course: Appetizer, dinner, lunch, Main Dish, Seafood
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Keyword: budget-friendly, Comfort food, crispy, quick, tuna cakes
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Total Time: 23 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 204kcal
Author: Malinda Linnebur
These easy, crispy tuna patties is budget-friendly, delicious, and comes together in minutes—perfect for busy nights or a quick, comforting meal.
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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.
    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
    Four pictures showing how to make the 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. 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
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