Tuna Patties

Three golden-brown patties stacked on a plate, garnished with chopped herbs, with lemon wedges and a bowl of white sauce in the background.

Tuna Patties are crispy, tender, and packed with fresh flavor. Made with pantry staples and ready in minutes, they’re perfect for easy dinners, lunches, or meal prep.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 9

Total Time 24

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings servings

Calories 245 kcal

Ingredients

3 5-ounce cans of tuna drained
1 large egg
2 green onions sliced
2 tablespoons parsley chopped
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
½ small lemon zested and juiced
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon paprika
⅔ cup bread crumbs
3 tablespoons oil

Instructions

Flake the drained tuna in a large bowl until no large chunks remain.
Add the green onions and parsley and mix gently.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, mayonnaise, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
Pour the mixture over the tuna and fold to combine.
Stir in the bread crumbs until the mixture holds together.
Using your hands or an ice cream scoop, portion the tuna mixture into four equal mounds and press into patties about 1 inch thick.
Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat until hot but not smoking, then add the tuna patties.
Cook the patties for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
Serve hot and enjoy.

Notes

Chef Jenn’s Tips

Drain the tuna very well, or your patties will fall apart.
A cookie scoop is the easiest way to keep the patties evenly sized.
Do not flip too early. Let the crust form first so it holds together.
If the mixture feels soft, chill it for 15 minutes before shaping.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pattyCalories: 245kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 11gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 61mgSodium: 397mgPotassium: 168mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 383IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 58mgIron: 2mg

A Note on Nutritional Information

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