Description
Lemon Garlic Tuna Cakes are a delightful blend of zesty lemon and robust garlic, creating a flavor-packed treat that will have your taste buds dancing. Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, these tuna cakes are perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings. Serve them warm with a squeeze of fresh lemon for an unforgettable meal that’s simple to prepare yet impressive enough to wow your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (12 oz) can high-quality tuna, drained
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (plain or seasoned)
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil (for cooking)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine drained tuna, minced garlic, lemon juice, breadcrumbs, egg, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Form the mixture into patties about 2-3 inches in diameter.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Cook the patties for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove from the skillet and drain on paper towels. Serve warm with extra lemon wedges.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake pop (45g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg