Description
Lemon Garlic Tuna Cakes are a deliciously crispy seafood treat, bursting with vibrant flavors of lemon and garlic. Perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a quick weeknight meal, these cakes are easy to prepare and full of memories. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a dish that captures the essence of summer on your plate!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (5 oz) high-quality tuna, drained
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley or dill, chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Drain the canned tuna thoroughly and mince the garlic.
- In a large bowl, combine drained tuna, minced garlic, panko breadcrumbs, fresh lemon juice, egg, chopped herbs, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into patties about 1-inch thick and place on a lined baking sheet.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook patties for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Remove from skillet and place on paper towels to absorb excess oil. Serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake pop (45g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, consider adding diced bell peppers or swapping tuna for canned salmon. Chill the mixture for 30 minutes before cooking to help cakes maintain their shape.