Tuna Patties
Tuna patties of no-salt-added tuna, egg white, panko, onion, parsley and Dijon, shaped and fried until golden. Four servings in 25 minutes.
No-salt-added tuna, egg white, panko, onion, parsley and Dijon. Six things in one bowl. Shape them and fry them in 10 minutes. The patties taste of tuna and lemon rather than salt, because the tuna is the unsalted kind.
Drain the tuna very well and press out the water, because wet tuna makes a patty that will not hold. Chill the patties for 10 minutes before they go in the pan, so that the panko hydrates and binds. Fry in a little oil over medium heat for 5 minutes a side, until golden. Turn them once. A light hand on the spatula keeps the crust intact.
Tuna is among the most concentrated sources of protein in the kitchen, so these small patties make a full serving. Serve with a green salad, cucumber and a lemon wedge, or in a bun with lettuce. Skip the tartare sauce; it is salty. Squeeze lemon over each patty at the table.
What People Ask
How long does Tuna Patties take to make?
About 25 minutes in total — 15 minutes of preparation and 10 minutes of cooking. The recipe serves 4.
What are the key tips for making Tuna Patties?
If the mixture is too loose, add a tablespoon more panko. Handle the patties gently when you turn them; they are delicate until the crust forms. Wet your hands before shaping so that the mixture does not stick.
What should I serve with Tuna Patties?
A green salad; Sliced cucumber; Fresh pineapple.
How should Tuna Patties be stored?
Keeps in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat in a hot pan for 2 minutes a side.
Is Tuna Patties suitable for a special diet?
This recipe is kidney-friendly, high-protein, low-carb, keto and no added sugar. Those labels are checked against the ingredient list, so a dish is only marked when nothing in it contradicts the claim.
How many calories are in Tuna Patties?
About 249 kcal per serving, with 33 g protein, 9 g carbohydrate and 9 g fat. The figures are calculated from the ingredient list and are an estimate.
Tuna Patties: Step by Step
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Drain the tuna very well, pressing out the liquid. Mix it with the egg whites, panko, onion, parsley, mustard, lemon juice and pepper until it holds together.
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Shape into 8 patties about 7 cm across and chill for 10 minutes.
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Heat the oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Fry the patties for 5 minutes a side, in two batches, until golden.
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Drain on paper towels and serve warm.
Worth Getting Right
- If the mixture is too loose, add a tablespoon more panko.
- Handle the patties gently when you turn them; they are delicate until the crust forms.
- Wet your hands before shaping so that the mixture does not stick.
Changing the Recipe
- Panko gives the crunchiest crust here, but ordinary dried breadcrumbs will still fry crisp if that's what's in the cupboard.
Serve It With
A green salad · Sliced cucumber · Fresh pineapple
Leftovers and Storage
Keeps in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat in a hot pan for 2 minutes a side.
Tuna Patties Nutrition
Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.
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