Servings: 4 (Makes 8 patties) 1x
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Ingredients
For the Tuna Patties:
- 2 (5-oz) cans tuna packed in water, drained well
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup breadcrumbs, divided
- ¼ cup minced red or yellow onion
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (Juice of ~ ½ lemon)
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill
- 1 garlic clove, finely minced or grated
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ¼ teaspoon fine salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
For the (optional) Lemon Garlic Aioli:
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ½ teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 small garlic clove, finely minced or grated
- 2 teaspoons fresh dill
- Pinch of fine salt
- Pinch of black pepper
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the drained tuna, egg, ¼ cup breadcrumbs, the minced onion, lemon juice, mayo, dill, garlic, Dijon, salt, and pepper.
- Mix well, then form the mixture into 8 small patties.
- Place the remaining ¼ cup breadcrumbs on a small plate or in a small shallow bowl. Gently set a tuna patty on the breadcrumbs, pressing down gently so they stick. Flip the patty to coat the other side, then transfer the coated patties to a clean plate. Repeat with the remaining tuna patties.
- Place a large skillet over medium-high heat, then add the oil. Once the oil is hot, add the patties to the pan.
- Cook the patties until browned on one side and more firm, 6-7 minutes. Then flip and cook until browned on the other side, 6-7 minutes more. Remove the patties from the pan and place on a paper towel-lined plate.
- To make the (optional) aioli: In a small bowl, combine the ¼ cup mayo, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, dill, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine well.
- Serve the tuna patties warm. If desired, serve them with the aioli or other toppings, such as a sprinkle of fresh herbs, squeeze of lemon juice, honey mustard sauce, or tartar sauce.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Or freeze for up to 3 months.
Notes
For gluten-free tuna patties, use gluten-free breadcrumbs or crushed gluten-free crackers in place of the regular breadcrumbs.
Substitutions:
– May substitute sliced scallions or finely chopped bell pepper for the minced red or yellow onion.
– May use dried dill for the fresh dill in the tuna patties and aioli. Use 1 teaspoon dried dill in the tuna patties instead of 1 tablespoon fresh dill. And use ½ teaspoon dried dill in the aioli instead of 2 teaspoons of fresh dill.
– May use 1 tablespoon melted butter for the 1 tablespoon avocado oil used to cook the tuna patties.
Nutrition Information
- Serving Size: 2 tuna patties without sauce
- Calories: 180
- Fat: 6 g
- (Sat Fat: 1 g)
- Sodium: 424 mg
- Carbohydrate: 12 g
- (Fiber: 1 g
- Sugar: 2 g)
- Protein: 19 g
- Cholesterol: 61 mg