Description
Lemon Garlic Tuna Cakes are a delightful fusion of zesty lemon, aromatic garlic, and flaky tuna, creating a dish that’s perfect for any occasion. With a crispy exterior and tender inside, these cakes are sure to impress your guests and satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (5 oz) high-quality tuna packed in water, drained
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil for frying
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by gathering them on the countertop.
- In a bowl, combine tuna, garlic, lemon zest, panko breadcrumbs, egg, parsley, salt, and pepper; mix until well blended.
- With damp hands, shape the mixture into small patties (about 2 inches in diameter).
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Fry the tuna cakes for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
- Transfer to paper towels to absorb excess oil and serve warm with lemon wedges or dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg