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Quick And Easy Tuna Patties

Quick and easy tuna patties get dinner for 4 on the table in under 30 minutes, making them perfect for the busiest nights. This is an affordable way to add some variety to your table whether you serve these on a bun as sandwiches or with a side of rice and veggies.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Dinner, Entree, Lunch, Main Course, Sandwich, Seafood
Cuisine: American, Southern
Servings: 4
Calories: 355kcal
Author: Meaghan - The Quicker Kitchen

Ingredients

  • 2 7 oz cans albacore tuna in water drained well & flaked
  • 3-4 green onions thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp washed, chopped fresh parsley leaves
  • 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
  • 1 large egg + 1 large egg yolk
  • 2 1/2 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1 1/2 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp seasoning salt
  • 3 tbsp canola oil for frying
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Instructions

  • Add the tuna, onions, parsley, breadcrumbs, eggs, mayonnaise, salt, and lemon juice to a large mixing bowl. Stir everything together until evenly combined.
    2 7 oz cans albacore tuna in water, 3-4 green onions, 2 tbsp washed, chopped fresh parsley leaves, 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs, 1 large egg, 2 1/2 tbsp mayonnaise, 1 1/2 tsp lemon juice, 1 tsp seasoning salt
  • Divide the tuna mixture into 4 equal portions then shape them into patties.
  • Add the oil to a large skillet set over medium heat, and tilt the skillet slightly to swirl the oil so that it coats the whole bottom as much as possible.
    3 tbsp canola oil
  • Add the patties to the pan, careful to avoid the hot oil, and cook them for roughly 5 minutes on each side- or until golden brown and crispy on the outside and heated through.
  • Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

  • You can use this recipe with other canned fish like canned salmon or even canned crab. Not into seafood? Substitute canned chicken.
  • If you are really concerned about budget or just don't have the herbs on hand, you can omit the green onions and parsley leaves. If you have it you can use onion powder and dried parsley.
  • Don't want to use oil? You could spray your pan with nonstick spray instead.

Nutrition

Calories: 355kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 92mg | Sodium: 1130mg | Potassium: 319mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 351IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 2mg