Best Very Simple Tuna Cakes Recipes

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TUNA CAKES



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High-quality canned and jarred tuna in olive oil lends fresh-from-the-sea flavor to these cakes.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cans (6 ounces each) tuna in olive oil, drained and flaked
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, coarsely chopped, plus sprigs for garnish
1/3 cup plain dry breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons light mayonnaise
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 jalapeno chile (ribs and seeds removed), finely chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup prepared salsa

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, stir together tuna, egg, cilantro, breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, lemon juice, and jalapeno. Mix gently until ingredients just hold together.
  • Using a packed 1/3-cup measure of tuna mixture per patty, shape into 8 cakes.
  • In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium. Working in batches if necessary, cook cakes until golden brown and crisp on the outside, about 2 minutes per side. Serve hot, accompanied by salsa, and garnish with cilantro sprigs.

QUICK TUNA CAKES



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We don't eat shellfish, but I wanted something a little special to have as a starter on Father's Day. This has become a change of pace from Salmon croquettes in our house; both are adored by our 8 year old son.

Provided by cmacooks

Categories     Tuna

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

15 saltine crackers
2 teaspoons Old Bay Seasoning
2 eggs
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons light mayonnaise
12 ounces albacore tuna, packed in water,drained
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 -3 tablespoons olive oil, for pan frying

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine 12 crushed crackers and next 5 ingredients.
  • Place tuna in bowl with cracker mixture; with rubber spatula, gently fold mixture together.
  • Form into 8 small patties.
  • Crush the remaining 3 crackers on a plate and lightly coat the cakes.
  • Heat olive oil in large non stick skilet.
  • Add patties, cook until browned 12-15 minutes.

EASY TUNA CAKES



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Make and share this Easy Tuna Cakes recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Princess Pea

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 16m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 (6 ounce) cans albacore tuna, drained and flaked
1 cup seasoned bread crumbs, divided
1 egg, beaten
1/4 cup finely chopped green onion
1/4 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper
1/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the tuna, 1/3 cup bread crumbs, egg, onions, red pepper, mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic powder and cayenne.
  • Divide mixture into eight portions; shape into 2-inch balls.
  • Roll balls in remaining bread crumbs.
  • Flatten to 1/2 inch thickness.
  • In a large nonstick skillet, cook tuna cakes in butter for 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown.

VERY SIMPLE TUNA CAKES



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This is a very rich and easy tuna cake. You can change the canned tuna for chicken, salmon, crab. Whatever floats your boat.

Provided by Caykrista

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 13m

Yield 6 patties, 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (6 ounce) can tuna
1/4 cup fine breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1/2 tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning (season how you like this is just what I use.)
1 dash pepper
2 tablespoons frying oil

Steps:

  • Mix everything except the oil in a bowl.
  • Make sure you taste the mix to make sure you like it and it's seasoned right.
  • Scoop up a walnut sized ball, and flatten to about 1/2 inch thick.
  • Put the patties in freezer.
  • Heat oil in skillet
  • When oil is hot take patties out and place in frying pan.
  • Fry for 3 minutes on each side.
  • Goes nicely with a salad =) Enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 314.1, Fat 22.9, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 36.1, Sodium 163.7, Carbohydrate 6.1, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 1.2, Protein 20.4

PANKO TUNA CAKES W/ SOY AND MUSTARD



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I saw other recipes but this is how I make my tuna cakes, very flavorful! These can also be substituted with salmon, ahi ahi, mako etc whatever fish you want but I prefer tuna or salmon ^^

Provided by Vylet Chef

Categories     Tuna

Time 10m

Yield 6 Cakes, 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup panko breadcrumbs (or breadcrumbs if you prefer)
6 1/2 ounces tuna in water (drained)
1 large egg
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon mustard powder
1/2 teaspoon white pepper (or black but I prefer white)
1 pinch salt (to taste)
1 tablespoon onion, minced
1 tablespoon parsley
1/4 teaspoon butter

Steps:

  • Beat the egg first, them mix together all the ingredients except the butter. Mix together very well.
  • Take and make 6 small patties and compress them really well, make sure they are crumbly or they will fall apart. If the mix is too dry add a splash of milk at a time till its wetter. This recipe was not too dry for me.
  • Melt butter in a skillet on medium heat and cook the cakes till browned.
  • Enjoy!

QUICK AND EASY TUNA CAKES



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Make and share this Quick and Easy Tuna Cakes recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Lisa Connelly

Categories     Tuna

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

400 g potatoes, peeled and diced
1 (185 g) can tuna in water or 1 (185 g) can mineral water, drained and flaked roughly
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon olive oil
salt & freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Boil the potatoes in lightly salted water for 15-20 minutes, until they're tender.
  • When they're just cooked, drain and mash them.
  • Then stir in the tuna and lemon juice then season to taste.
  • Divide this into eight and shape into round fish cakes.
  • Heat the oil in a large, non stick frying pan and fry the fish cakes on one side for three minutes.
  • gently turn them over and fry the other side for a further two minutes.
  • Serve two tuna cakes per person, ideally with some spring onion salsa.

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