Description
Golden tuna patties blend Mediterranean flavors with crispy texture, offering a quick protein-packed meal. Pantry staples like canned tuna, herbs, and breadcrumbs create a delightful dish you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 2 (5-ounces/142 grams) cans skipjack tuna in water
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
Seasonings and Herbs:
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons fresh garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt (or ¼ teaspoon of any other salt)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup fresh parsley, chopped (or cilantro)
Cooking Fat:
- 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, for frying
Instructions
- Thoroughly drain canned tuna, ensuring minimal moisture remains, then delicately break into fine, even flakes using a fork in a spacious mixing vessel.
- Incorporate creamy mayonnaise, zesty Dijon mustard, aromatic minced garlic, whisked eggs, fragrant herbs, and seasoning into the tuna, blending ingredients until harmoniously combined.
- Warm a generous splash of olive oil in a broad nonstick skillet over medium heat, creating an ideal cooking surface.
- Craft uniform tuna mixture into precise patty shapes using a consistent measuring tool, carefully depositing each portion into the heated pan.
- Gently press each mound with a fork, transforming them into elegant, flattened discs that will develop a crisp, golden exterior.
- Allow patties to sizzle and caramelize, monitoring closely and cooking approximately 3 minutes per side until achieving a rich, bronzed appearance.
- Maintain freshly cooked patties at a low temperature in a preheated oven, preserving their warmth and texture while completing subsequent batches.
- Plate the golden tuna patties immediately, ensuring optimal temperature and crispness for an appealing culinary presentation.
Notes
- Craving a quick seafood fix? These golden tuna patties deliver restaurant-quality flavor right in your kitchen.
- Flaking the tuna thoroughly ensures a smooth, cohesive texture that prevents crumbly patties during cooking.
- Cooking on medium heat creates a perfect crispy exterior while maintaining a tender, moist interior that’ll have everyone asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 90mg