Description
Experience a burst of flavor with these Lemon Garlic Tuna Cakes! Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, they combine zesty lemon, savory tuna, and aromatic garlic for a delightful dish perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (5 oz) high-quality tuna packed in olive oil, drained
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp dried parsley or dill
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, flake the drained tuna with a fork until crumbly.
- Add lemon juice and minced garlic; mix until combined.
- Stir in breadcrumbs, egg, herbs, salt, and pepper until sticky but manageable.
- Shape the mixture into patties about 1 inch thick.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook each cake for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg